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Marine Le Pen Launches French Presidential Campaign One Day After Court Clears Her to Run
NYT > World News·Thursday, 9 July 2026
Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign the day after a court ruled she could run for office again. Her return has sidelined her protégé Jordan Bardella, who had been set to be the National Rally's candidate. Cheers and boos greeted her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.
Why It Matters
A Le Pen presidency would mark a dramatic shift in Europe's politics — her positions on immigration, the EU, and foreign policy could reshape France's role in global alliances.
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