LFI's Mélenchon to stand in 2027 French presidential election
Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, marking his fourth attempt.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 9 days ago
Summary
- Mélenchon is the leader of the hard-left party La France Insoumise (LFI).
- His announcement was made during an interview on TF1.
- This will be his fourth bid for the presidency.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Candidate | Jean-Luc Mélenchon |
| Party | La France Insoumise (LFI) |
| Election Year | 2027 |
Updates
Update at 18:00 UTC on 2026-06-06
Le Monde reported Radical-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon will hold his first major campaign meeting on Sunday, in the northern Paris suburb of Saint-Denis. He hopes the event's success will pressure some on the left to rally behind his candidacy.
Sources: Le Monde
Update at 10:23 UTC on 2026-06-08
Le Monde reported The hard-left four-time presidential candidate held his first campaign rally in Saint-Denis on Sunday.
Sources: Le Monde