Jean-Luc Melenchon

ModernPoliticianFrance1951 — ?

La France Insoumise leader, leftist firebrand.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score47.6

Jean-Luc Melenchon — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Founded La France InsoumisePolitical Action◆ Major

Mélenchon founded the left-wing political movement La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) to contest the 2017 presidential election. The party advocated for eco-socialism and a Sixth Republic.

Party FoundationLeft-Wing Politics

Impact: nationalconstructive

2017 AD

First-round presidential election result (2017)Political Action◆ Major

Mélenchon received 19.58% of the vote in the first round of the 2017 French presidential election, finishing fourth. He narrowly missed qualifying for the runoff.

ElectionFourth Place

Impact: national

2022 AD

First-round presidential election result (2022)Political Action◆ Major

Mélenchon received 21.95% of the vote in the first round of the 2022 French presidential election, finishing third. He again failed to reach the runoff, but his result was the strongest for a left-wing candidate.

ElectionThird Place

Impact: national