Le Pen launches campaign with pledge of national renewal
By The BriefBrief
Marine Le Pen launched her campaign at the Zénith Arena in Orléans, presenting herself as the only presidential candidate able to restore order and unity. She spoke a day after more than 10,000 anti-Le Pen demonstrators protested outside the venue, as she seeks to reassure voters ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
WHO:Marine Le Pen
WHAT:Marine Le Pen launched her campaign and pledged national renewal.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM ET
WHERE:Orléans, France
WHY:Le Pen presented herself as able to restore order and unity and sought to reassure voters amid turmoil in France.
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