Le Pen launches 2027 campaign with law and order pledge

Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 French presidential campaign at a rally in Orléans on October 25, promising national renewal and a restoration of the rule of law as the country faced weeks of protests and episodes of violence. The National Rally leader addressed a crowd of about 8,500 supporters, according to rally organisers. She said her campaign would offer a new direction rather than a return to the past, and pledged to defend France’s cultural identity, language, traditions and way of life. Le Pen portrayed security and state authority as central concerns, saying the government had failed to contain violence and disorder. Her proposals included tighter immigration rules, restored border controls and the automatic expulsion of foreign offenders. She also promised zero-tolerance policing. On economic policy, she has pledged measures including capped household energy bills and tax reductions, while advocating lower French contributions to the European Union. These are campaign commitments, not enacted policies. Le Pen said she would choose National Rally president Jordan Bardella as prime minister if she wins the election. Bardella spoke before her at the rally and called...