Politics · Orléans, France · October 25, 2026

Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign in Orléans

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Oct 25, 11:01 AM ET

Marine Le Pen launched her campaign for France's next presidential election at a rally of about 10,000 supporters in Orléans. She promised a national "rebirth" and "zero tolerance" policing. She also pledged tougher rules on immigration and to "restore the rule of law." Polls give her up to 38% six months before the vote.

Why it matters

The front-runner's campaign begins as France faces weeks of mass protests and rising borrowing costs.

Background

Le Pen leads the National Rally party and has run for president three times before. President Emmanuel Macron cannot seek another term. Thousands marched against her party in Orléans on Saturday.

The story so far

1. Oct 24Thousands march in Orléans as Le Pen opens campaign
2. Oct 25Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign in Orléans
3. Oct 26Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 25, 11:01 AM ET
• RFI ↗Oct 25, 2:07 PM ET
• The Straits Times ↗Oct 25, 1:45 PM ET

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