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

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign at an election rally in Orléans, outlining her priorities and reaffirming her choice of Jordan Bardella to lead the government if she wins.

Le Pen placed security and immigration at the centre of her platform, pledging tougher policies in both areas.

Alongside those commitments, she advocated a gradual approach to implementing changes, presenting the pace of reform as part of her presidential agenda.

Her backing of Bardella set out a prospective leadership arrangement under a Le Pen presidency, with his appointment as prime minister contingent on her victory.