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Melenchon Announces 2027 Run, Polls Show 10-13% Support

5/4/2026

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France Unbowed, announced on May 3, 2026 that he will run for president in the 2027 French election.
He is seeking a fourth bid after finishing third in the 2022 election behind Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron.
Recent polls show his support at 10.5 %–13 %, raising the prospect of a second-round face-off with far-right.
His platform calls for capping inheritances, withdrawing France from NATO, and lowering the retirement age to 60.

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France Unbowed, announced on May 3, 2026 that he will run for president in the 2027 French election.
He is seeking a fourth bid after finishing third in the 2022 election behind Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron.
Recent polls show his support at 10.5 %–13 %, raising the prospect of a second-round face-off with far-right.
His platform calls for capping inheritances, withdrawing France from NATO, and lowering the retirement age to 60.