https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/he-fought-france-s-far-right-for-half-a-century-now-m-lenchon-eyes-a-2027-runoff-with-le-penContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/he-fought-france-s-far-right-for-half-a-century-now-m-lenchon-eyes-a-2027-runoff-with-le-penhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/he-fought-france-s-far-right-for-half-a-century-now-m-lenchon-eyes-a-2027-runoff-with-le-pen#u199265Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:20:51 +0000French leftist presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon is preparing a major campaign rally to launch his election manifesto. Melenchon is pledging a revolutionary remaking of society, which includes raising the minimum wage, lowering the retirement age to 60, and challenging Brussels. His foreign policy proposals place Gaza at the heart of his platform while sidelining Ukraine, including a controversial vow to deploy the navy to escort pro-Hamas flotillas challenging Israel's blockade. Critics debate whether he is a radical or a hero, with some analysts warning that his presidential bid c