Jean-Luc Mélenchon has already found his prime minister in case of elections to the Elysee Palace: “He knows how to debate”

Less than a year before the presidential elections, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is already clarifying the contours of his team. Next to him, his faithful companion persistently returns to take a key position in the event of victory.

Since Jean-Luc Mélenchon officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, he has been methodically preparing his plan. Surrounded by a close circle of believers, the leader of La France Insoumise can count on Manuel Bompard, whose name constantly crops up in Matignon in the event of victory.

At just 40 years old, the national coordinator of La France insoumise has become one of the most influential people in the movement. A loyal supporter of Jean-Luc Mélenchon for almost twenty years, he managed several of his presidential campaigns before succeeding him as deputy for the Marseille constituency in 2022. In recent weeks, he has established himself as one of the rebel candidate’s main campaign spokesmen.

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Around Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the mobilization goes beyond just the political circle. His daughter Marilyn has also shown her support on social media, where she regularly shares posts highlighting the dynamics of the campaign and the outlook for 2027.

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Manuel Bompard: longtime faithful

Doctor of Mathematics, Manuel Bompard develops a style very different from that of Jean-Luc Mélenchon. More reserved and less demonstrative, he is known for his mastery of paperwork and sense of organization. In the portrait dedicated to him Le FigaroThe environmentalist deputy formulated his reputation in one formula: “He knows how to discuss and solve problems.” This ability to negotiate explains why some observers already see him taking over as prime minister if Jean-Luc Mélenchon leaves for the Elysee Palace. Domestically, he is also considered by many to be the natural heir to the founder of La France insoumise, although official succession is not high on the agenda.

Manuel Bompard, who took an active part in preparing the 2027 campaign, is among those nominated most by Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The former Elysée candidate, who was recently spotted after a highly commented speech to a BFMTV journalist at the Avignon Festival, continues to rely on his closest associate to structure his project and organize his election campaign.

This article was written in collaboration with 6Medias.