Jean-Luc Mélenchon appears closer than ever to qualifying for the second round of the 2027 presidential election, according to a new survey conducted by Ifop for LCI and published on Tuesday evening. The study reveals that the leader of La France Insoumise has widened his lead over Edouard Philippe since announcing his candidacy in early May.
The poll tested various first-round scenarios and found that Gabriel Attal, the mayor of Le Havre, fails to surpass the symbolic 10% threshold whether tested alone or in competition with other candidates. Mélenchon's strong standing persists despite accusations of ambiguity or complacency regarding violence surrounding recent mobilizations against the cost of living, including incidents on October 17.
As Mélenchon prepares for a major rally at Le Bourget in Seine-Saint-Denis this Saturday to present his program, the data suggests he remains resilient to these criticisms. The survey underscores his current position as the frontrunner for securing a spot in the runoff.
Sources: Le Figaro.