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French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon targets video game industry ownership

French presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Mélenchon has called for increased control over video games, according to reports from The Local.

By 4 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET Updated 4 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET

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French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has expressed support for stronger property rights regarding video games, as reported by The Local. While Mélenchon is known for his political stance in favour of nationalising basic services, he recently made these comments advocating for users to 'retake control' of the gaming sector.

The remarks were made on Friday, though specific details regarding the proposed policy were not outlined. The Local notes that this position represents a focus on digital ownership for the politician.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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