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French presidential election: How far-left Mélenchon became a Gen Z favourite

FRANCE 24 · Gabrielle Nadler · Nov 7, 2026 10:44 UTC

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Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon presents his policy platform at a key rally near Paris on Saturday. A polarising figure for the general electorate, he is nonetheless beloved among France's youth, who are drawn to his progressive policy proposals and say he empowers them to get involved in politics.

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