Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of La France Insoumis (LFI), presented his manifesto at a large rally in La Bourgeois, positioning himself as a candidate for a decisive break with traditional left-wing politics in response to rising social unrest in France. Social and political measures Calling for a "social emergency" to address national inequality. The introduction of the right to vote at the age of 16 to involve young citizens in politics. Protection of public services and measures against the cost of living. Reaffirmation of the Republican motto as "Liberty, Equality, Solidarity". Ecological transformation The creation of a "new ecological state" with a mixed economy guided by environmental imperatives. Replacing existing administrative areas with "ecological areas" centered on water resource management. Stronger environmental protections enshrined in the Constitution. gradual cessation of nuclear power; 100% renewable energy goal by 2060. Economic and social policy Increasing the minimum wage (SMIC) to 1,700 euros per month. Reducing the legal retirement age to 60 for those with 40 years of deposits. The plan is based on a revised budget for 2027: about 100 billion euros in additional income through new taxes and 80 billion euros in additional expenses. foreign policy opposition to Israel's settlement activity; Proposal to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement. Support for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the creation of a new European security framework that includes Russia. Advocacy to reduce Frenz's involvement in NATO. Political positioning frames his candidacy as breaking away from the traditional left and a response to the "liberal abandonment of the people". polls in second place (about 18%), after Marine Le Pen.

Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of La France Insoumis (LFI), presented his manifesto at a large rally in La Bourgeois, positioning himself as a candidate for a decisive break with traditional left-wing politics in response to rising social unrest in France. Social and political measures Calling for a "social emergency" to address national inequality. The introduction of the right to vote at the age of 16 to involve young citizens in politics. Protection of public services and measures against the cost of living. Reaffirmation of the Republican motto as "Liberty, Equality, Solidarity". Ecological transformation The creation of a "new ecological state" with a mixed economy guided by environmental imperatives. Replacing existing administrative areas with "ecological areas" centered on water resource management. Stronger environmental protections enshrined in the Constitution. gradual cessation of nuclear power; 100% renewable energy goal by 2060. Economic and social policy Increasing the minimum wage (SMIC) to 1,700 euros per month. Reducing the legal retirement age to 60 for those with 40 years of deposits. The plan is based on a revised budget for 2027: about 100 billion euros in additional income through new taxes and 80 billion euros in additional expenses. foreign policy opposition to Israel's settlement activity; Proposal to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement. Support for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the creation of a new European security framework that includes Russia. Advocacy to reduce Frenz's involvement in NATO. Political positioning frames his candidacy as breaking away from the traditional left and a response to the "liberal abandonment of the people". polls in second place (about 18%), after Marine Le Pen.