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France’s Gen Z has fallen for a 74-year-old radical socialist
France's Gen Z demographic is increasingly supporting 74-year-old radical socialist Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who is challenging the perceived weakness of the European left. His appeal highlights a generational shift in political alignment within France.
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