Le Pen Launches French Presidential Campaign, Backs Bardella for Prime Minister

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen outlined her presidential platform at a campaign rally in Orléans, pledging tougher security and immigration policies while reaffirming her choice of Jordan Bardella to lead the government if she wins.

Le Pen placed security and immigration at the centre of her campaign pitch, promising a stricter approach in both areas.

She also signalled that she would pursue changes gradually, pairing her pledges to tighten policy with an emphasis on a phased approach to governing.

Her backing of Bardella for prime minister set out a key element of her plans for a future administration, with his appointment conditional on her winning the presidency.