Recent developments in French politics show interesting dynamics, especially related to the upcoming presidential election, policy changes in various sectors, as well as responses to global and domestic issues. President Emmanuel Macron, elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, faces significant challenges related to his economic and social reform program. Despite successfully implementing some policies, such as controversial pension reforms, its popularity has tended to decline due to protests from worker and student groups. Amid this discontent, Vice President Édouard Philippe and the leader of the opposing party, Marine Le Pen, are increasingly gaining public attention. On the opposition side, the National Rally (Rassemblement National) party led by Marine Le Pen continues to strengthen. Le Pen succeeded in attracting support from voters who felt marginalized by Macron’s neoliberalism, especially in rural areas and small towns. Le Pen’s strategy of simplifying her populist message and focusing on issues such as security and immigration resonated strongly with society. Meanwhile, leftist parties, including La France Insoumise, are also consolidating power to challenge Macron. They appeal to young voters with a progressive agenda, including environmental policies and social justice. However, the challenge for them is to unite various groups that often have different ideological views. French politics are also influenced by international relations. In a broader geopolitical context, France takes an active position on global issues such as climate change and the situation in Ukraine. France’s involvement in the European Union remains vital, especially in addressing the migration crisis and strengthening common defence. Macron, as a driver of European strategic initiatives, is trying to make France a leader in the European Union policy debate. The recent local referendum and regional elections illustrate the public’s dissatisfaction with the political elite. Many voters do not feel represented and want more radical change. However, this instability at the local level often disrupts the strategies of major parties, forcing them to respond quickly to remain relevant. On the reform side, the government is trying to overcome the energy crisis triggered by global conflict and supply problems caused by the pandemic. Energy transition policies, which focus on reducing dependence on fossil fuels, are a top priority. Macron has committed to increasing investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency as part of environmental responsibility and economic resilience. In the social sector, issues of injustice and discrimination also receive attention. Protests and social movements continue, fighting for minority rights and promoting social justice. The government was forced to adapt and recognize the need for more inclusive dialogue to reduce tensions in society. Overall, current French politics reflects the complexity of the interactions between social, economic, and geopolitical changes. All of this requires political observers and the wider community to continue to pay attention to the direction and impact of every policy taken by the government and the response from society.