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politics Scmp World 2026-05-03

French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leading figure in the hard-left France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) political party, has announced he will run in the 2027 presidential election. This marks his fourth presidential bid, having previously competed in 2012, 2017, and 2022.

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