Marine Le Pen promises a "national unity" government
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right, promises a "national unity" government if elected, emphasizing the recognition of a singular national community in the Constitution. During her campaign launch in Orléans, she announced Jordan Bardella as her government leader and stressed the need for a "rebirth" of France without violent upheaval. Le Pen aims to combat various forms of extremism, particularly Islamist ideology, and criticized the left-wing party France Insoumise for its role in recent violence during protests. She is projected to win the first round of the presidential elections and defeat her opponents in the second round.