Le Pen Kicks Off 2027 Presidential Campaign in Hénin-Beaumont

Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 French presidential campaign with a speech in Hénin-Beaumont, vowing to prioritize French citizens and asserting her leadership over the National Rally (RN) while reaffirming party unity with Jordan Bardella. Recent polls show her far ahead of other candidates, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon as her likely second-round opponent in four of six tested scenarios. Supporters in Hénin-Beaumont already see her in the Élysée, and she also outlined housing proposals. The far-right and far-left candidates are both gaining momentum in the early race.