- Aug 31
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur dies in Paris at 97
Édouard Balladur, who served as French prime minister from 1993 to 1995 during a period of cohabitation under President François Mitterrand, died in Paris on 31 August 2026.
- Aug 27
Xavier Bertrand confirms 2027 French presidential bid as an independent candidate
Hauts-de-France regional president Xavier Bertrand confirmed his plans to contest the 2027 French presidential election during the Medef business conference, ruling out any participation in a centre-right primary.
