Jacques Calvet, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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PSA Peugeot Citroën ex-boss among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, PSA Peugeot Citroën's ex-boss Jacques Calvet is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the business man's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Calvet for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 94-year-old business man, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Calvet so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the business man have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Boulogne-Billancourt Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Boulogne-Billancourt (Jacques Calvet's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the business man was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Jacques Calvet Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 10 Jan 2026
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveJacques”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 10 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Jacques Calvet?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 10 Jan 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Jacques Calvet?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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