Marine Le Pen launched her campaign for France’s 2027 presidential election at a National Rally meeting in Orléans. She promised stronger security, tighter immigration rules and protection of purchasing power. The campaign pairs her presidential bid with Jordan Bardella as prospective head of government. The launch follows weeks of protests over school conditions and living costs.
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Le Pen opens her bid for the presidency
Marine Le Pen launched her campaign for France’s 2027 presidential election at a National Rally meeting in Orléans on October 25. She promised stronger security and state authority, tighter immigration rules and protection of purchasing power. Organisers from the far-right party put attendance at 8,500.[1]
The launch used the slogan Renaissance for France. Le Pen sought to project an optimistic campaign in her Sunday address. The event formally opened her campaign before the next presidential election, presenting proposals rather than measures that have already been enacted by a government.[1], [2]
Bardella is presented as the prospective prime minister
Party president Jordan Bardella spoke before Le Pen and was presented as the prospective head of government. The campaign slogan pairs a Le Pen presidency with a Bardella government. Right-wing politician and Nice Mayor Éric Ciotti also joined them on stage at the Orléans event.[1]
National Rally has abandoned earlier proposals to leave the European Union or the euro. Le Pen nevertheless advocates a referendum challenging EU law’s priority in migration policy. The party combines restrictive immigration proposals with pledges on social protection and public services ahead of the election.[1]
The launch follows weeks of demonstrations
The meeting followed demonstrations that began in mid-September over school conditions and spread to wider social and economic grievances. Most gatherings were peaceful, although some involved violence and looting. Le Pen criticised President Emmanuel Macron’s handling of security. Extensive policing surrounded the campaign event; businesses closed and public transport was suspended.[1]
