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Jean-Luc Mélenchon Promises Big Changes for France
The French politician is calling for a 'revolutionary' change, including lowering the retirement age and potentially leaving NATO.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon speaking at a political rally in France.
By John Doe
Reporting from France 
Nov. 7, 2026, 11:03 p.m. - 1 day, 18 hours ago
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is running for president in France. He is a leader on the far-left. This week, he shared his plan for the country. He calls it a 'revolutionary' way to remake French society.
His ideas are causing a lot of talk. Some people call him a hero, while others say his plans are way too radical.
Here are the big things he is promising:
* He wants to lower the age that people can retire. He thinks it should be 60. Right now, people have to work longer.
* He wants to spend more money to help the economy grow.
* He said he might take France out of NATO. NATO is a group of countries that work together for military safety.
His campaign comes at a tense time. France is currently dealing with social unrest, where many people are upset and protesting in the streets. Mélenchon says his manifesto—his list of promises—is the fix the country needs.
People are divided. Supporters love that he wants to change how things work. Critics worry that his plans would hurt the country. As the election gets closer, everyone is watching to see if his big ideas will win over the voters.
Source: Financial Times
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