A new French election poll projects that far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and hard-left contender Jean-Luc Mélenchon each reach the presidential run-off in five separate scenarios, according to results published on Monday. The survey suggests voters could face a final contest between candidates positioned at opposite ends of the political spectrum.

The two outlets describe the same finding without reporting specific vote shares or the detailed methodology. Both note that the prediction is based on the survey’s scenario testing rather than a single direct matchup, and they frame the result as an indication of how voters might align if different combinations of contenders are considered for the second round next year. The coverage focuses on the prospect of extremes meeting in the run-off, reflecting the poll’s scenario-based outcome.

Overall, the reports agree on the key projection—Le Pen and Mélenchon appearing in the run-off—while providing limited additional detail, such as polling dates, sample size, or how the scenarios are constructed.