Jean-Luc Mélenchon
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a French politician, founder and leader of the left-wing party La France Insoumise. A former member of the Socialist Party, he served as Minister of National Education in the government of Lionel Jospin from 2000 to 2002. He ran for the French presidency in 2017 and 2022, finishing third in the latter. He is known for his far-left, Eurosceptic and anti-globalisation positions.
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CIA warns European governments of possible Russian drone operation against Spain, France or Italy
The CIA has alerted European governments to a possible Russian operation using Gerbera-type drones launched from civilian vessels in international waters against Spain, France or Italy. The warning was shared after CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow in late August and against the backdrop of election campaigns in all three target countries.