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Gabriel Attal and six other presidential candidates debate economic visions at Roland-Garros stadium

Gabriel Attal and six other presidential candidates clashed during a debate at Paris’s Roland-Garros stadium to present competing economic visions for France's next presidency. The event, hosted by the country's largest employer federation, featured candidates including Marine Le Pen, Édouard Philippe, Raphaël Glucksmann, Bruno Retailleau, Marine Tondelier, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon. While the candidates agreed on France's challenging economic situation, they offered distinct solutions. Gabriel Attal proposed a debt-to-GDP ratio of under 3 percent by 2032, while Marine Le Pen called for €125 billion in spending cuts. Édouard Philippe and Bruno Retailleau advocated for longer working hours to address the deficit, though Jean-Luc Mélenchon argued that time spent not working is valuable for human development. The debate also highlighted significant differences in views on pension reform and the European Union. Marine Le Pen criticized the bloc's high contributions, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon expressed a willingness to be 'disobedient' to the EU if it conflicts with French interests.

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