Overview

• Emmanuel Macron will appear in a two-hour special titled 'Les défis de la France' on TF1, answering questions from the public and civil society on May 13 at 20:10.
• The president is anticipated to announce plans for multiple referendums, with topics potentially including territorial organization and other national reforms.
• Macron’s proposed referendums may include two or three questions on a single ballot, simplifying the voting process and addressing key policy areas.
• Prime Minister François Bayrou’s separate proposal for a deficit-reduction referendum has been met with skepticism and appears sidelined in favor of Macron’s broader agenda.
• This marks Macron’s first extended television interview since 2022, as he seeks to engage directly with citizens amid political gridlock following the dissolution of the National Assembly.