French presidential candidates gather for first debate as left-right divide emerges on economic issues
- Posted on August 28, 2026
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French presidential candidates gather for first debate as left-right divide emerges on economic issues
Seven presidential hopefuls debated their positions on taxes, pensions, debt and labor costs on Thursday at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, at the invitation of France's largest employers' federation.