# French presidential hopeful Mélenchon to launch campaign pledging lower retirement age

https://mins.news/en/item/133796

- France 24, 2026-11-07 14:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261107-french-presidential-hopeful-m%C3%A9lenchon-launches-campaign-by-vowing-lower-retirement-age

> Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon is set to formally unveil his 2027 presidential programme in a speech on Saturday. His proposals include raising the minimum wage, capping prices for essential foods and restoring the retirement age to 60. Polls show him as the left’s strongest contender against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

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