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Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, stating that the current context and urgency, including potential generalized war, climate change, and economic crisis, necessitate an experienced leader. He emphasizes the collective effort of his team, which he claims will form the future government, and calls for popular support and sponsorships for his campaign.
Mélenchon proposes freezing fuel prices to address the crisis, arguing that current high prices steal from workers' wages to benefit corporations like Total. He dismisses concerns from liberal economists and criticizes the government's current approaches. He asserts that the crisis is not an error but a political consequence of actions by Israel and the USA, requiring political solutions.
Mélenchon suggests that as president, France would take a different stance on international conflicts, emphasizing international law. He envisions a 'front of refusal' with countries like Spain, rallying South American, Asian, and European nations to cut commercial ties and impose arms embargoes on Israel to pressure its government. He also proposes measures against the USA, such as banning military overflights, perceiving these nations as 'paper tigers' when faced with a mobilized world seeking peace.
Mélenchon clarifies his concept of 'Nouvelle-France,' rejecting racialized interpretations. He explains that 'racisé' (racialized) refers to how an individual is perceived based on racial notions, not actual race. He defines 'Nouvelle-France' as a reflection of profound societal changes since 1958, highlighting that one in three French people has a foreign ancestor, families are more mobile, women's status has evolved, and there's a growing elderly population. He sees 'Nouvelle-France' as a unified entity, educated and connected, demanding control and decision-making, which he links to the project of the Sixth Republic.
Mélenchon addresses security, assuring it is a priority for the 'Nouvelle-France' which rejects discrimination and privileges. He criticizes the current debates on secularism and security as irrational, asserting that privileges and racism are the main threats to French unity. For public safety, he advocates for community policing instead of CRS escadrons, aiming for a relaxed, non-aggressive relationship between police and citizens, and stresses that police officers, as representatives of state authority, must be beyond reproach, necessitating a fundamental reform of the police force.
Mélenchon clarifies his previous remark about 'grand remplacement' (great replacement), stating it was a sarcastic jab at those who view it as a catastrophe. He asserts that the 'grand remplacement' he refers to is simply the natural succession of generations. He identifies the National Rally (RN) as his main adversary but expresses confidence in defeating them, believing they will not reach the second round of the election. He concludes by emphasizing unity, stating his philosophy is 'all together' rather than 'each for themselves,' and calling for collective support.