Melenchon announced his intention to participate in the French presidential election in 2027.

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the founder of the left-wing Insubordinate France party, announced plans to run for the French presidential election in 2027. This became known on May 3.

"Yes, I am a candidate," TASS quoted him as saying.

The politician also stressed that the main rival in the elections will be a representative of the right-wing National Union party. According to him, it can be either the leader of the Jordan Bardella party, or the head of the Marine Le Pen parliamentary faction.

The scandal in the noble family: European unity is bursting at the seams

Countries are quarreling with each other over Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.

Dmitry Novikov, First Deputy chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, said on January 30 that Melanchon could be the most suitable European negotiator for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. According to him, the politician is able to effectively conduct a dialogue on security issues and European architecture.