Marine Le Pen addressed about 10,000 supporters in Orleans on Sunday, launching her presidential campaign. She vowed to restore the rule of law and cast herself as able to restore order and unity, after cost-of-living protests flared into violence the previous day. Le Pen is leading in polls as unrest continues in France.
WHO:Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally
WHAT:Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign with a speech to supporters in Orleans, vowing to restore the rule of law.
WHEN:Oct 25, 2026
WHERE:Orleans, France
WHY:Le Pen’s speech addressed unrest after cost-of-living protests flared into violence and presented her as able to restore order and unity.
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