Marine Le Pen prepares her assault on the Élysée in a congress of the RN marked by protests

The National Rally (RN) is holding a congress in Orleans with 10,000 members to launch its 2027 presidential campaign. Marine Le Pen is expected to announce her candidacy, while Jordan Bardella is set to be re-elected as party president despite past controversies. The congress coincides with protests against the RN, sparked by a recent racist attack in Trappes. Authorities have deployed 3,000 police officers to maintain order amid tensions between far-right and far-left groups. Local businesses are taking precautions against potential violence during the events.