Bardella reelected National Rally president as Le Pen launches campaign

· Politics · France

Jordan Bardella was reelected president of France's far-right National Rally at the party's congress in Orléans on Saturday, according to Bloomberg. Marine Le Pen is officially launching her presidential campaign at the two-day congress, where thousands of supporters are expected. Thousands of anti-fascist protesters took to the streets of Orléans to demonstrate against the congress, criticizing both Le Pen and President Emmanuel Macron, as exceptional security measures were put in place.

Why it matters：The far right's organizing strength and Le Pen's campaign launch will shape France's political trajectory amid unrest and economic discontent.

Key points

  • Bardella was reelected at the Orléans congress.
  • Le Pen is launching her presidential campaign there.
  • Anti-fascist protesters demonstrated against the event.

Sources (original reporting)

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