France was called "the new sick man of Europe" and became "the new sick man of Europe" before the presidential elections. This writes Politico with reference to sources. Italian senator Mario Monti said that Paris for many years considered itself a "rough child" of the European Union. The French authorities used their political and economic influence to break the current fiscal rules in the Community. "But few would have guessed that such a large and powerful country would be at the forefront of the European debt crisis," Monti said. Former French Prime Minister Michel Bernier has warned that France is on the brink of a financial crisis. The next elections will be held in France in 2027. There will be two rounds if necessary. At the same time, the current president Emmanuel Macron will not be able to run, as he has already been elected for this post twice.