# France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid

https://mins.news/en/video/30622

- France 24 English, 2026-08-24 13:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42iqO9qorMs

> 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.

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