A Generation in Revolt: Why France's Gen Z is Flocking to Jean Luc Mélenchon The French presidential elections have long been a spectacle of ideological extremes, but this year's crop of candidates has given birth to an unlikely phenomenon.
Jean Luc Mélenchon, the far left candidate, has managed to tap into the hearts and minds of France's Gen Z population in a way that few other politicians can claim.
His appeal is rooted in a deep seated disillusionment with traditional politics among young voters.