Mélenchon kicks off 2027 presidential bid amid global turbulence
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced his fourth bid for the French presidency in 2027, framing himself as best suited to navigate a turbulent global year ahead. He advocates policies such as capping inheritances, pulling France out of NATO, and lowering the retirement age to 60. While he remains a polarizing figure with a loyal base, recent polls place him around 10.5–13% and he could face the far right in a potential second round depending on who else runs.
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