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France's far-left presidential candidate cheers Gen Z school protests

Jean-Luc Melenchon has celebrated the nationwide high school protests over education issues in France. He has called for lowering the voting age to 16 and ending selective university admissions. Melenchon aims to engage young voters while addressing their grievances with the educational system. His campaign also focuses on lowering the retirement age and canceling national debt. Melenchon believes that young people's political involvement will be crucial for the upcoming election.

12 Oct 2026 7:44 am