PoliticsFrance’s 2027 presidential election: Why Mélenchon is a Gen Z favourite

Hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is popular with young people in France, though he is also among the country’s most controversial politicians. His encouragement of youth protests ahead of the election has made him more divisive. FRANCE 24 spoke with young supporters about his appeal.

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