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Melenchon Launches 2027 Bid; Le Pen Barred, Bardella Steps In

5/4/2026

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election.
He told TF1 his campaign already has a team, a manifesto and a single candidate.
Former prime minister Édouard Philippe is expected to run, with Marine Le Pen barred from candidacy because of a conviction for misuse of EU funds, making Jordan Bardella the likely replacement.

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election.
He told TF1 his campaign already has a team, a manifesto and a single candidate.
Former prime minister Édouard Philippe is expected to run, with Marine Le Pen barred from candidacy because of a conviction for misuse of EU funds, making Jordan Bardella the likely replacement.