French scholar slams Le Pen and Mélenchon as economically illiterate ahead of 2027 race

Political scientist Jacques Rupnik criticizes the economic competence of Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, framing migration as a weaponized issue. He predicts a first-round vote driven by anti-Le Pen sentiment, potentially leading to a 'Mamdani moment' reflecting political exhaustion. The analysis is an opinion piece, not a factual development, but signals shifting political dynamics in France's 2027 presidential race.