**Presidential Election 2027: Mélenchon Sees Student Mobilization as a Boost for His Movement** In a blog post published on Wednesday, October 7, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the presidential candidate for La France insoumise (LFI), suggested that the recent wave of student protests could strengthen his political movement. He described the growing frustration among high school students as a "global political crisis" and argued that this movement could help advance the rupture program—a set of radical policy proposals promoted by LFI. Mélenchon claimed that the connection between his movement and the students is more than just temporary support, stating that it represents a deepening of shared political values. Mélenchon criticized both the government and its political opponents for blaming LFI for the student unrest. He argued that these accusations actually help his movement by drawing attention to it and linking it to the youth. He noted that LFI is already popular among high school students and young adults, and he believes the current mobilization could further solidify that support. "The refrain is in the memories. It acts to centralize LFI in the affection of the opposing side, that is, the young people," he wrote, highlighting how the accusations might actually benefit his campaign. In the same blog post, Mélenchon predicted a coming "complete political and social censorship" by the government. He argued that the government is caught between the momentum of the student movement and the upcoming budget discussions. He suggested that the ruling party, led by President Macron, may not be able to rely on traditional allies, such as the center-left Socialist Party (PS), who have historically supported Macron’s policies. He also questioned whether the far-right National Rally (RN) would support Macron in this situation, noting that RN has already criticized a proposed 2027 budget as "concerning." Mélenchon emphasized that LFI does not seek to control the student movement, but rather to be influenced by it. He reiterated that his movement aims to be "recovered by" the mobilization, rather than using it for its own gain. As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the role of student protests and their potential impact on the political landscape remain central to the debate.