Poll: Le Pen and Mélenchon on track for French presidential run-off

A new poll projects far-right Marine Le Pen and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon advancing to the second round of France's 2027 presidential election across five scenarios, signaling a potential collapse of the centrist vote. The survey suggests a polarized electorate and a historic shift away from mainstream parties, though polling volatility and the long lead time to the vote warrant caution.