Jean Luc Melenchon
In short
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the leader of the La France Insoumise (LFI) party. He is currently in the news due to accusations from political rivals that he and his party are fuelling recent civil unrest in France.
Who they are now
He is a prominent French politician and the de facto leader of the far-left party La France Unbowed. He has previously served as a Member of the European Parliament and a deputy in the National Assembly.
Why they are in the news
He is facing criticism from across the political spectrum for his perceived role in the country's recent civil unrest and political instability.
An example of their work
He has been a three-time candidate for the Presidency of France, running in the 2012, 2017, and 2022 elections. He also advocates for a fundamental transformation of the European Union's economic and political rules.