Marine Le Pen Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign with Focus on National Priority

Marine Le Pen launched her fourth presidential campaign in the northern town of Henin Beaumont, where she pledged to implement a policy of national priority for French citizens. Le Pen stated that French nationals, regardless of their skin color, religion, or origin, should be treated as a priority in their own country. This policy would specifically apply to the allocation of social housing and other benefits. To overcome potential opposition from the French Constitutional Council, Le Pen proposed using a referendum to establish this right. During her speech, she also promised to lower taxes on energy and relax regulations regarding sustainable heat insulation, though she did not provide details on how these measures would be funded. She criticized President Emmanuel Macron and his associates, claiming they had led France into ruin. Jordan Bardella, the head of the National Rally party, was present at the event. Center right sources noted that Le Pen appeared to be making an effort to project harmony with Bardella amid rumors of leadership disputes. Center left framing described the event as an attempt to exorcise ghosts in her political fiefdom, while center right framing focused on her return to the ideological foundations established by her father.