https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/le-pen-casts-herself-as-protector-of-france-as-troubles-swirlContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/le-pen-casts-herself-as-protector-of-france-as-troubles-swirlhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/le-pen-casts-herself-as-protector-of-france-as-troubles-swirl#u164337Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:57 +0000French far-right leader Marine Le Pen officially kicked off her campaign for the upcoming presidential election on Sunday in Orleans. She positioned herself as a unifying protector and vowed to restore order, the rule of law, and national confidence amid widespread protests and economic, social, and security crises. Le Pen also pledged to revive oil prospecting in France, criticizing a 2017 ban as stupid. Meanwhile, Jordan Bardella was reelected as president of the National Rally party, according to Bloomberg.Why it mattersLe Pen enters the race as the frontrunner while France faces a turbulen