France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented left

France 24 reports that back-to-school week in France coincides with a year set to be shaped by a crucial presidential election. Both left‑wing and right‑wing parties are scouting for candidates who might take on far‑right leader Marine Le Pen, who currently tops the polls, while the overall political spectrum remains fragmented.

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