‘Radical’ or ‘hero’?: France debates leftist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon
The hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.
Al Jazeera English reported that the hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.
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- Jean-Luc Melenchon
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- Politics
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