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France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid

France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid
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French centrist politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his presidential candidacy for next year's election, further fragmenting the crowded leftist field. The race now features hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, Greens leader Marine Tondelier, Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure, and potentially former President Francois Hollande.

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French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his candidacy for France's presidential election next year, joining a crowded field of far-right figures, centrists and fellow left-wingers. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is planning to stand while Greens leader Marine Tondelier is campaigning while pregnant, socialist Party (PS) leader Olivier Faure and even possibly ex-president Francois Hollande are also mulling runs.

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