Far-Left Mélenchon Leads Centrist Philippe in French Poll Amid Unrest

A Cluster 17 polling survey conducted October 19 to 22 gave far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon 18.5% support, ahead of centrist Édouard Philippe, an ally of President Emmanuel Macron, on 16%. The New York Times reports Philippe's support has eroded amid violent unrest in France.