The French government has explicitly ruled out altering the scheduled dates for the 2027 presidential election, set for 18 April and 2 May following the constitutional window tied to the end of Emmanuel Macron’s term on 13 May. Recent calls by figures including Bruno Retailleau and National Rally representatives to shift the calendar—citing risks of unrest around May Day marches after October 2026 violence—were rejected by the executive, which described any change as unnecessary capitulation. The decree of convocation has not yet been issued, leaving limited procedural flexibility until late January, but official statements have closed off adjustments. These confirmed positions and the absence of broader institutional support for postponement underpin trader consensus on the low probability of delay.