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Leftist Rivals Clash Ahead of 2027 French Election

12/2/2025

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a French leftist candidate, is at odds with Raphaël Glucksmann as France heads toward the 2027 presidential election, exchanging personal attacks.
Mélenchon advocates raising the minimum wage and reducing the retirement age.
Glucksmann supports cuts to military spending and pension reforms.
Polls indicate a strong possibility that a leftist candidate will reach the runoff.

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Story summary

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a French leftist candidate, is at odds with Raphaël Glucksmann as France heads toward the 2027 presidential election, exchanging personal attacks.
Mélenchon advocates raising the minimum wage and reducing the retirement age.
Glucksmann supports cuts to military spending and pension reforms.
Polls indicate a strong possibility that a leftist candidate will reach the runoff.