French presidential election: How far-left Mélenchon became a Gen Z favourite
France 24 · 11/7/2026, 6:44:34 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from France 24. Read the original report below for the complete story.Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon presents his policy platform at a key rally near Paris on Saturday. A polarising figure for the general electorate, he is nonetheless beloved among France's youth, who are drawn to his progressive policy proposals and say he empowers them to get more involved in politics.