Marine Le Pen prepares for upcoming presidential campaign

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN), announced that she is gearing up for the French presidential election scheduled for 2027 and outlined a timetable for the party’s campaign launch. The announcement came during a press conference in Paris where she emphasized the need to present a clear policy line and avoid internal factional fights that have plagued the party in the past. Le Pen noted that the RN will focus on immigration control, security measures, and economic sovereignty as the core pillars of its platform. The party plans to hold an internal primary in early 2025 to confirm the official candidate and to give regional branches time to organize rallies across the country. Her campaign team includes longtime advisors and former ministers who will travel to key regions to discuss the RN’s proposals with voters. Political analysts say the move could force centre‑right parties to sharpen their positions on national identity and EU relations, while also testing the RN’s ability to broaden its appeal beyond its traditional base.