Le Pen Kicks Off French Presidential Campaign in Orleans After Violent Protests
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, launched her presidential campaign in Orleans on Sunday. It came a day after nationwide cost-of-living protests again turned violent.
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, launched her presidential campaign on Sunday in the city of Orleans, addressing some 10,000 supporters.
The campaign kick-off came a day after cost-of-living protests across France flared again into violence. The country has seen weeks of unrest.
Standing in the polls
Le Pen is regarded as the frontrunner in the presidential race. According to the source, she is benefiting from the weeks of unrest, and this is reflected in opinion polls.
Expert analysis
The situation is analysed by Andrew Smith, a lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. The analysis was published by the news channel France 24.
