Mélenchon cites Sánchez as model for French fiscal fix, backs debt write-off

French leftist candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon points to Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez as inspiration for repairing France's public finances, while reiterating a proposal to cancel part of French debt. The comparison signals a shift in Mélenchon's rhetoric toward fiscal credibility, though the debt write-off remains a radical departure from mainstream policy. The proposal's feasibility is uncertain and likely to face strong opposition.