Jean-Luc Mélenchon

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France's Mélenchon to stage major campaign rally for manifesto launch

The leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is currently polling second ahead of next spring's presidential elections, according to a poll conducted in late October.

6 November 2026

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What Macron really said: Private Telegram exchanges revealed in new bo

Françoise Degois publishes "You are all too hard on me", a book in which she records her private exchanges with the president.

5 November 2026

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France reels after cost-of-living protests see widespread violence

The French government has said around 1,200 arrests were made across France in relation to Saturday's events and that 150 police officers and gendarmes were injured over the course of the day.

18 October 2026

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Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France

Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.

17 October 2026

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Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally

The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences.

8 October 2026

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French high schoolers set to partake in major nationwide protests

Students are demanding the government address issues they view as critical to their education, including upgrading classroom facilities, ensuring schools in less economically affluent areas are not disadvantaged, as well as reforms to the school system and the long hours pupils spend in schools.

6 October 2026

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ECB chief Lagarde rejects Mélenchon's debt cancellation proposal

Article 123 of the EU treaty prohibits the ECB from cancelling government debt that it has purchased.

11 September 2026

Europe News

Can French debt be cancelled? Mélenchon’s proposal sparks debate

Mélenchon’s call to cancel part of France’s debt heats up the presidential race, with prominent French banker Matthieu Pigasse backing the proposal.

27 August 2026

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French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off

Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and the alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann.

24 August 2026

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Mélenchon 2027 candidacy not popular among wider French left

The alliances forged with Mélenchon's LFI in the run-up to the municipal elections have already been criticised by some centre-left voices. Now, the idea of a left-wing primary is gaining traction.

6 May 2026

France

France's far-left leader Melenchon again demands Macron's impeachment

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of far-left party France Unbowed, said he will introduce a new motion to demand Emmanuel Macron's impeachment.

26 August 2025

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French far-right leader Le Pen claims government fall 'is no victory'

Once Michel Barnier formally resigns, he will become the shortest-serving prime minister in France's modern history.

4 December 2024

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France: Who will be the future president of the National Assembly?

On Thursday, the newly elected 577 MPs in France's National Assembly will elect the president of the lower house of parliament. This vote could be decisive in nominating the country's future prime minister.

17 July 2024

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France:Will the left-wing coalition finally agree on a Prime Minister?

The left-wing alliance New Popular Front (NFP), which had promised to reach an agreement "before the end of last week", is now displaying its deep divisions and inability to find a compromise.

15 July 2024

Europe

Will the NATO Washington summit deliver for Ukraine?

Leaders are meeting in Washington DC for the NATO summit, where the support of Ukraine and boosting defence industry are among main topics of discussion.

11 July 2024

Europe News

New Popular Front’s spending plan compatible with EU rules - Mélenchon

The left-wing alliance has pledged to up public spending at a time when France has been cautioned over its excessive public deficit.

10 July 2024