PARIS — Jean-Luc Mélenchon introduced his fourth run for French president on Sunday, turning into one of many highest-profile candidates to formally be a part of the race to interchange term-limited Emmanuel Macron subsequent yr.
“Sure, I’m a candidate,” the 74-year-old leftist mentioned in an interview with French broadcaster TF1, describing himself as finest suited to face “an agitated season in international historical past” — pointing to geopolitical, financial and environmental dangers.
Mélenchon, who give up the center-left Socialist Celebration almost 20 years in the past to push for a extra radical model of politics, was the best-placed left-wing candidate within the final two presidential elections, ending an in depth third behind his far-right rival Marine Le Pen in 2022.
