Left-wing Populists Internet-discourse in France as a Self-representation before the European Parliament Elections in 2024

The article analyzes the Internet discourse of left-wing populists in France as their representation in the run-up to the 2024 European Parliament elections (using the example of the Unbowed France movement). Modern politics increasingly relies on Internet technologies that form communication channels between political forces and influence their interaction. Thus, Internet communication between activists of various parties and movements during the pre-election period has become an integral part of the political struggle in France. The electoral successes of right-wing populism in France, represented by M.Le Pen, have led to increased interest in the study of this phenomenon. At the same time, the topic of left-wing populism, support for which has also increased during the last electoral cycles in France, has not yet been sufficiently studied in domestic political science. The methodology of the study is based on the analysis of the discourses of E.Laclau and Ch.Mouffe – identifying the antagonism of discourses, determining the nodal points and socio-political contradictions that led to the statements of left-wing populists. Based on the theory of P.Ibarra and J.Kitsuse, the main rhetorical strategies of left-wing populists are determined. The study has theoretical and practical significance for the academic community and specialists in the field of socio-political parties and movements. The work may be of interest to researchers of contemporary socio-political life in France.