Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right candidate, launches presidential bid
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has officially launched her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans. She is campaigning on a platform of restoring the rule of law amid ongoing civil unrest and cost-of-living protests.
Why it matters
Le Pen's candidacy represents a significant political shift in France, with her party gaining momentum as the country faces economic and social instability.
Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right candidate, launches presidential bid left Marine Le Pen at a political rally in Orleans, France. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4uygvm/article71626012.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-25T170707Z_771149952_RC2GAOARULHV_RTRMADP_3_FRANCE-POLITICS.JPG STEPHANIE LECOCQ French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, member of parliament from the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party and candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, and Jordan Bardella, president of the RN party, attend a political rally to launch the presidential campaign, after the party's congress in Orleans, France, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Vowing to “restore the rule of law”, Marine Le Pen said French nationality will once again become a privilege that is either inherited or earned Orléans, France Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron, kicked off her campaign on Sunday (October 25, 2026) vowing to "restore the rule of law" if elected next year. Ms.
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