France's upcoming legislative elections have seen three high-profile candidates engaging in a spirited debate. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal faced off against Jordan Bardella of the far-right National Rally and Manuel Bompard of the leftist New Popular Front alliance in a two-hour affair that covered a wide range of topics.
Attal, at 35, and Bardella, at 28, are among France's youngest and most popular politicians. Attal, the youngest prime minister in French history, and Bardella, who led the National Rally to success in the European elections, showcased their contrasting ideologies during the debate. Bompard, although less known, represents the far-left France Unbowed party and adds diversity to the political spectrum.
