# Mélenchon launches 2027 presidential program

> French far-left leader Mélenchon announces plan to raise minimum wage, cap food prices, and restore retirement age to 60 for 2027 election.
- Title: Mélenchon launches 2027 presidential program · France24
- Summary: French far-left leader Mélenchon announces plan to raise minimum wage, cap food prices, and restore retirement age to 60 for 2027 election.
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261107-we-must-change-everything-french-far-left-leader-m%C3%A9lenchon-launches-presidential-programme
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## Mélenchon's presidential program
Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods, and restore retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election program.
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## Key takeaway

Jean-Luc Mélenchon launched his 2027 presidential campaign program targeting minimum wage increases, food price caps, and retirement age restoration to 60.