Mélenchon unveils manifesto as France’s 2027 presidential race takes shape
Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 16:04 · Updated 16:34
Jean-Luc Mélenchon presented La France Insoumise’s manifesto at a rally in Le Bourget, outlining proposals on ecology, wages, retirement and foreign policy. The coverage also notes his polling position and reactions from political rivals.
- Mélenchon presented his manifesto at a rally in Le Bourget, north of Paris, as social unrest continued across France.
- The programme includes ecological proposals, a €1,700 monthly minimum wage and a path to retirement at 60 for people who have paid into the pension system for 40 years.
- The article reports Mélenchon polling at about 18%, behind Marine Le Pen at 35%–37%, and describes criticism of his manifesto from Le Pen and Édouard Philippe.
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- Event
- Saturday rally at Le Bourget, north of Paris.
- Monthly minimum wage proposal
- €1,700.
- Retirement proposal
- Retirement at 60 for people who have paid into the pension system for 40 years.
- Renewable-energy target
- The target of 100% renewable energy has shifted from 2050 to 2060.
- Polling figures reported
- Mélenchon around 18%; Marine Le Pen between 35% and 37%.
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