The French presidential election of 2027 has seen the issue of Islam become a central topic early in the campaign. The National Rally (RN), a far-right political party in France, was the first to introduce the subject. On August 31, Marine Le Pen, the party's leader, stated on the social network X that she would commit to "the struggle against Islamist ideologies" and proposed "many powerful measures," including the criminalization of the Islamic veil in public spaces, if she were to win the election. This proposal sparked immediate debate and criticism from other political groups. The centrist bloc and the left quickly responded to Le Pen's stance. La France insoumise (LFI), a left-wing party, countered by having its group president in the National Assembly, Mathilde Panot, declare on the television channel BFM that if her party were in power, it would abolish the ban on wearing the abaya—a long, loose-fitting garment commonly worn by Muslim women—in schools. This move highlighted the growing political significance of religious symbols and dress in public life. The subject of Islam has since become a key political marker in the campaign. Candidates from across the political spectrum are now being forced to take clear positions on issues related to Islam, religious freedom, and the role of religious symbols in public spaces. The debate has raised questions about secularism, individual rights, and the balance between freedom of expression and religious practice in France. As the election campaign progresses, the issue of Islam continues to shape the political discourse. The proposals from both the far right and the left reflect broader societal tensions and differing views on how to manage religious identity in a modern, secular state. The coming months will likely bring more statements, policy proposals, and public debates on these contentious topics.