French presidential hopeful Mélenchon set to launch campaign by vowing to lower retirement age
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Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon is set to formally announce his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate that he is the left wing's strongest contender against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
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'We must change everything': French far-left leader Mélenchon launches presidential programme
Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate...
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French presidential hopeful Mélenchon set to launch campaign by vowing to lower retirement age
Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon is set to formally announce his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently...
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French presidential hopeful Melenchon pledges minimum wage rise, retirement at 60 - Reuters
French presidential hopeful Melenchon pledges minimum wage rise, retirement at 60 Reuters
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