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Marine Le Pen Calls for “National Priority” at Campaign Launch
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Core Event
On September 13, 2026, far-right leader Marine Le Pen delivered her first major speech of a fourth presidential bid in the northern town of Henin-Beaumont, a traditional stronghold of the National Rally (Rassemblement National (RN)). Speaking to roughly 2,000 supporters, Le Pen announced that her administration would place “national priority” at the centre of policy, pledging that French citizens would receive preferential treatment over foreigners in areas such as housing and social services.
Background & Context
Le Pen, 58, has led the RN since 2011 and previously ran for the presidency in 2012, 2017 and 2022, each time advancing to the runoff. The 2027 election marks her best-ever chance to win the Élysée, with internal RN polls indicating a sizable lead in the first round. Her campaign launch follows a period of rising support for the RN in rural and industrial regions, where concerns over immigration and economic insecurity have been prominent.
Policy Details
Le Pen specified that the policy would apply to housing, proposing that French citizens receive preferential access to social housing units. She also signalled a desire to increase overall housing supply and to roll back certain environmental regulations, arguing that such changes would restore a sense of “harmony” for French households.
Political Standing
Polls cited by the campaign suggest Le Pen is well ahead of any rival in a first-round vote, positioning her as a major threat to opponents in a potential runoff. Analysts note that her emphasis on “national priority” could sharpen divisions on immigration and social policy, influencing voter alignments ahead of the 2027 ballot.
Official Statements & Responses
Le Pen framed the upcoming election as a choice between “the surge of renewal” she promises and a continuation of “old habits and wrongdoing.” Party president Jordan Bardella, seated onstage, echoed the call for prioritising French citizens, reinforcing the RN’s unified stance on the issue.