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If they met in the run-off

Fabien Roussel 44.1% 55.9% Jean-Luc Mélenchon

Model projection based on the latest first-round polls and on vote transfers calibrated on run-off polls. See the method.

Theme	Fabien Roussel	Jean-Luc Mélenchon
Pensions	Retirement at 60 on a full pension and a 32-hour week with no loss of pay.	Repeal the 2023 reform and restore retirement at 60 after 40 years of contributions.
Work and purchasing power	A minimum wage of €1,600 net and a general pay rise; VAT on energy cut to 5.5%.	A minimum wage of €1,600 net, wages indexed to inflation, a price freeze on basic necessities.
Taxes and spending	No specific proposal known.	Restore a strengthened wealth tax, move to 14 income-tax brackets and cap inheritances.
Immigration	Regulated reception and republican integration.	Regularise undocumented workers and repeal the 2024 immigration law.
Europe and defence	Leave NATO, a policy of peace and disarmament, strict control of arms sales.	Non-alignment and leaving NATO's integrated command; disobey European treaties that would block the programme.
Energy and climate	Public nuclear power: renationalise EDF and Engie, build at least six EPR reactors, cut electricity prices by up to 30%.	Gradual exit from nuclear power and 100% renewable energy, through ecological planning.
Institutions and security	No specific proposal known.	A Sixth Republic drafted by a constituent assembly and put to a referendum; a citizens' initiative referendum.

Fabien RousselJean-Luc Mélenchon