A poll released August 24, 2026, shows French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon as the most likely rival to far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential runoff election.
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PARIS, Aug 24 - French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is seen as the most likely rival to far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential run-off, a Monday poll showed, underlining a deeply polarised electorate as Emmanuel Macron's presidency draws to a close.
French far-left leader Melenchon seen reaching presidential runoff, poll shows Reuters