Jean-Luc Mélenchon Announces Candidacy for 2027 French Presidential Election
The left-wing leader declared his candidacy on 3 May 2026 and spoke of launching "a new media France." Critics from the Socialist Party and other left factions called the move a breach of earlier promises not to run again and said it would damage chances of unity. Supporters of a left-wing primary gathered in Paris on Tuesday to push for a common candidate ahead of an October vote.
EuronewsJean-Luc Mélenchon announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election on 3 May 2026. Following the declaration he announced "a new media France" on X. The move comes despite statements Mélenchon made in the years before.
That same year he added "It's obvious that this is my last candidacy. " Opponents have noted that Mélenchon has never reached the second round. 95 percent in the first round of the 2022 French presidential election.
An April survey of more than 10,000 voters by Ipsos BVA found that 81 percent of voters would be dissatisfied in the event of a victory for France Unbowed. Even as Mélenchon's announcement landed, supporters of holding primaries among the forces of the left met in Paris on Tuesday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Popular Front. " A primary process is scheduled for 11 October.
According to the organisers 1,200 people attended the meeting. " François Ruffin is a declared candidate who is already claiming 100,000 supporters. " Euronews reported the gathering and the surrounding reactions on 06/05/2026.
