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Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential campaign

Marine Le Pen has officially launched her campaign for the 2027 French presidential election with a major rally in Hénin-Beaumont. Her platform centers on a 'national priority' principle, which would grant French citizens preferential access to social housing and housing benefits, regardless of their origin or religion. She also proposed significant economic measures, including reducing VAT on energy from 20% to 5.5% to combat rising fuel costs and abolishing the 'zero net artificialization' environmental norm to encourage construction.

Le Pen currently leads early opinion polls, with various surveys placing her between 33% and 36% for the first round. Despite her strong position, her campaign faces challenges, including a recent conviction by the Paris Court of Appeal for the misuse of European Parliament funds, which carries an ineligibility period that expires in April 2027. Additionally, reports of internal friction between Le Pen and National Rally president Jordan Bardella have surfaced, though Bardella has publicly denied any leadership dispute.

As the era of Emmanuel Macron concludes, the political landscape is increasingly polarized. European leaders in Brussels are reportedly anticipating the potential impact of a Le Pen victory, with some governments seeking to advance strategic EU dossiers before the election to mitigate potential shifts in French policy regarding the EU budget, immigration, and foreign affairs.

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Bruno Retailleau · Emmanuel Macron · European Parliament · France · Hanane Mansouri · Hénin-Beaumont · Jordan Bardella · La France Insoumise · Les Républicains · Marine Le Pen · Philippe Olivier · Rassemblement National

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