Marine Le Pen vows French ‘renaissance’ as far right eyes seat of power

Marine Le Pen launched her campaign for France’s 2027 presidential election at a rally in Orléans before thousands of supporters. Riding high in the polls, she cast the vote as a historic opportunity to restore France’s former glory and pledged to re-establish authority, security and the rule of law. Organisers said 8,500 people attended as the campaign began amid demonstrations and widespread social and economic discontent.