PoliticsFrance's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid

Centre-left French politician Raphael Glucksmann has declared his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, adding to a crowded field of far-right, centrist and left-wing contenders. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon plans to run, while Green leader Marine Tondelier is campaigning during pregnancy; Socialist leader Olivier Faure and possibly former president Francois Hollande are also considering bids.