France's far-left leader Jean‑Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid
Jean‑Luc Mélenchon, head of La France Insoumise, declared on Sunday that he will run in the 2027 French presidential election, marking his fourth attempt. Al Jazeera notes the announcement came as President Macron is term‑limited and Marine Le Pen faces a possible ban, while France 24 simply reports the TF1 broadcast of his decision. Both sources confirm the candidacy.
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