Far-right leader Marine Le Pen sought to woo France's business leaders on Thursday, pledging during a first presidential debate with key rivals to put public finances back on track if she wins power next year. Seven leading candidates in the race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron have clashed in their first debate ahead of the 2027 election, exposing sharp differences over the economy, public debt and France's relationship with the European Union. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Far-right leader Marine Le Pen sought to woo France's business leaders on Thursday, pledging during a first presidential debate with key rivals to put public finances back on track if she wins power next year.S1

• Seven leading candidates in the race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron have clashed in their first debate ahead of the 2027 election, exposing sharp differences over the economy, public debt and France's relationship with the European Union.S2