Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: France

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Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign before a cheering crowd. She presented herself as a leader capable of restoring order and stability in France after weeks of protests. Virginia Pietromarchi reported from Orléans.

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