World May 04, 2026 · 1 min read

France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

The radical left leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside Jean-Luc Mélenchon, France’s radical left leader, has confirmed he will run again for president next spring, saying it was urgent for the country to stand up against war being waged by the US...

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The Guardian
by Angelique Chrisafisin Paris
France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

The radical left leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, France’s radical left leader, has confirmed he will run again for president next spring, saying it was urgent for the country to stand up against war being waged by the US and Israel in the Middle East.

The 74-year-old veteran leader of La France Insoumise (LFI), announced in an interview with the French broadcaster TF1 that he would run for the presidency for the fourth time in 2027.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Angelique Chrisafisin Paris.

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