🏛️📜 Push for proportional representation in France ahead of 2027 elections

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Around sixty political figures, including former President François Hollande, are calling for the introduction of proportional representation in France's legislative elections before the 2027 presidential election. They argue that the current majoritarian system undermines democracy and could lead to authoritarianism. However, government spokesperson Maud Brégeon dismissed the proposal as a 'presidential debate' and stated that changes would not be feasible before 2027. A bill for proportional representation has already been submitted to the Assembly, reflecting a significant push for electoral reform.

Key points

• Around sixty political figures advocate for proportional representation in legislative elections before 2027.
• Government spokesperson Maud Brégeon dismisses immediate changes, labeling it a 'presidential debate'.
• The proposed reform aims to enhance democracy and counter the rise of the far right.
• A bill for proportional representation has already been submitted to the Assembly.

Links

• Le Figaro: Législatives: plusieurs dizaines de personnalités politiques pour l’instauration de la proportionnelle avant 2027
• BFMTV: François Hollande, Élisabeth Borne et des dizaines de personnalités politiques plaident pour la...
• 20minutes: Vers une proportionnelle aux législatives ? Des dizaines de personnalités le demandent, Bregeon « pas favorable »
• Le Figaro: «Un débat de présidentielle» : la proportionnelle n’aboutira pas avant 2027, estime Maud Bregeon
• BFMTV: Dose de proportionnelle aux législatives: Maud Bregeon ne s'y dit "pas favorable" et y voit un "débat de...

Facts

• The op-ed advocating for proportional representation was published on 7 February 2026.
• Signatories include François Hollande, Élisabeth Borne, and Bernard Cazeneuve.
• A bill for proportional representation was submitted to the Assembly in October 2025.
• Maud Brégeon stated that any changes would not be completed before the 2027 elections.

Quotes

• This state of affairs contributes to degrading the image of democracy and feeds the temptation to resort to a strongman — François Hollande
• This is a presidential-election debate and, in any event, this will not be a proposal that comes to fruition before the election — Maud Brégeon

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