Poor results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – a study measuring the academic level of 15-year-old students – are raising questions about the state of France. The PISA results have reignited concerns about a perceived decline within the country. This theme of national decline, while not new, is expected to become a central issue in the upcoming 2027 presidential election in France. The latest PISA scores are already prompting discussion and analysis regarding the French education system. Experts predict the results will be heavily debated by political candidates. This could significantly influence the political discourse leading up to the election. The findings are likely to be used to support arguments about the need for educational reform in France.