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French 2027 presidential elections: Why Gen Z has mobilised for Mélenchon

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French far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc #Mélenchon is both highly controversial and a #GenZ favourite.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:05:26 UTC.

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