Facing a geopolitical situation deemed concerning and rising fuel prices, the president convened a confidential meeting with major political figures.
The president is meeting with political leaders or their representatives at the Élysée on Friday to discuss rising pump prices.
The French president convened party leaders and candidates for the 2027 presidential election at the Élysée to discuss the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Following a meeting with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet and major party leaders, the French President addressed tensions with Russia as well as rising fuel prices.
As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the head of state has summoned the main political leaders to discuss the "rapid deterioration" of the international situation.
The president will receive France's main candidates for the presidency at the Élysée Palace on Friday for a meeting focused on surging fuel prices and the geopolitical context.
A closed-door meeting brought together the president, the prime minister, the president of the National Assembly and several party leaders, amid international tensions and rising fuel prices.