France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaign

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What happened

In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:41:05 UTC.

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