Congress in Orléans remains peaceful

Marine Le Pen is set to give her first major campaign speech on Sunday in Orléans, a city still under heavy police surveillance. The congress, which took place without any incidents, marked a calm start to her campaign focused on the theme of "renaissance."

Peaceful protests and security measures

On Saturday, between 13,000 and 26,000 people demonstrated peacefully in Orléans, despite a large security presence of 3,000 law enforcement officers. Le Pen acknowledged the effectiveness of the security measures and said she had no complaints about how authorities handled the situation.

Restrictions on gatherings continue

While gatherings remain banned in much of the Orléans metropolitan area, some organizations may hold events outside the restricted zones. Le Pen plans to address a large audience at the Co'Met arena, a 10,000-seat venue, as part of her campaign strategy.

Le Pen avoids hardening her tone

Despite the mobilizations against the high cost of living in France, Le Pen has no intention of adopting a more confrontational stance. She believes she has already won the "battle of the assessment" and aims to focus on her "vision" of "renaissance" rather than escalating tensions.

Party unity and leadership

At the congress, Jordan Bardella was re-elected president of the National Rally with nearly 99% of the votes. He emphasized the importance of unity and described it as the "keystone of our victory," while also urging party members to remain calm in the face of opposition provocation.

Le Pen's focus on power and responsibility

Le Pen acknowledged that winning the election would bring challenges and unforeseen events but insisted that her party would not make any concessions. She stressed the need to deliver on the promises made to voters if they grant her the trust to govern.