Macron To Leave Politics: French President Emmanuel Macron said that he does not intend to remain in politics after leaving the Elysee Palace in 2027, signaling that his current term as president will
likely mark the end of his political career. Speaking to students during a visit to Cyprus, Macron said he had no plans to stay active in politics once his constitutionally limited two terms come to an end.
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“I wasn’t involved in politics before becoming president and I won’t be involved afterwards,” Macron said while visiting the French-Cypriot school in Nicosia during a two-day trip linked to a European Council meeting.
The remarks appear to contrast with comments Macron made in July 2025, when he told young members of his Renaissance party, “I will need you in two years, in five years, in 10 years.” At the time, the statement was widely interpreted as a sign he could seek a future return to frontline politics, possibly in the 2032 presidential race.
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France’s Constitution bars presidents from serving more than two consecutive terms, meaning Macron cannot contest the 2027 election after first winning office in 2017 and securing re-election in 2022. He became the youngest president in modern French history when elected at the age of 39.
During the interaction with students, Macron also reflected on the challenges of governing in the final phase of his presidency. He said the most difficult part of a second term is defending one’s record while trying to complete unfinished reforms.
“After nine years, you have to hold onto what you’ve done well and try to go further, but sometimes you have to fix things you’ve done wrong,” he said.
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One of Macron’s most contentious domestic reforms has been raising France’s retirement age from 62 to 64, a move that sparked mass protests and political backlash. The legislation remains politically sensitive and has been suspended until after the 2027 election following the loss of his parliamentary majority after snap elections in 2024. His decision to dissolve parliament after poor results in European elections was also criticised, including by members of his own party.
