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French greens, far-left leader Melenchon strike deal ahead of legislative election

FILE PHOTO: Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed - LFI), speaks during the traditional May Day labour union march in Paris, France, May 1, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

LFI, the movement of far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, struck a deal with France's green EELV party, politicians from both sides said on Monday, as the left seeks to form a joint front against President Emmanuel Macron in upcoming parliamentary elections.

"Historic moment. The deal between LFI and EELV is done," said lawmaker Adrien Quatennens, one of LFI's campaign coordinators.

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