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Jean-Luc Melenchon
Coverage of Jean-Luc Melenchon in the Nexus archive.
- Le Pen extends lead in French election poll after court ruling
Marine Le Pen increased her lead in a French presidential election poll to 34-35.5% after a court reduced her election ban from five years to 15 months, allowing her to run. The poll projects her beating rivals Edouard Philippe and Jean-Luc Melenchon in the runoff, with support growing among retirees and urban areas.
- French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
French left-wing politician Melenchon has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, marking his fourth bid for the presidency. President Macron is term-limited and unable to run, while Le Pen may face a ban. Melenchon's candidacy will likely impact the French political landscape.