Le Pen Pledges to Reinstate Rule of Law in France If Elected
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), vowed on Monday to reestablish the "rule of law" if she becomes president, arguing that criminal activity and organized crime groups have weakened public safety and the authority of the state.
"We will restore the rule of law. Who can say that there is a rule of law when criminals are not punished, when mafias impose their law in the neighborhoods?" Le Pen told the National Rally's congress in Orleans.
Her remarks came after thousands of people took to the streets in major French cities on Saturday to demonstrate against the rising cost of living. Similar protests held nationwide a week earlier were followed by unrest after students rallied over deteriorating conditions in the country's schools.
Outlining her agenda ahead of France's 2027 presidential election, Le Pen called for a "major change of power," presenting her political program as an answer to what she described as widespread political "inertia."
She portrayed her plans as a new chapter for France, drawing on the Renaissance as a symbol of national progress and promising advances in public security, prosperity, justice and creativity.
Le Pen also backed RN leader Jordan Bardella for the position of prime minister if she wins the presidency. She described the proposed administration as an "open and pluralistic government" intended to promote national unity.
The gathering was briefly interrupted by a disturbance. Bardella called on attendees to stay calm and sing the French national anthem as security personnel stepped in.
"We will restore the rule of law. Who can say that there is a rule of law when criminals are not punished, when mafias impose their law in the neighborhoods?" Le Pen told the National Rally's congress in Orleans.
Her remarks came after thousands of people took to the streets in major French cities on Saturday to demonstrate against the rising cost of living. Similar protests held nationwide a week earlier were followed by unrest after students rallied over deteriorating conditions in the country's schools.
Outlining her agenda ahead of France's 2027 presidential election, Le Pen called for a "major change of power," presenting her political program as an answer to what she described as widespread political "inertia."
She portrayed her plans as a new chapter for France, drawing on the Renaissance as a symbol of national progress and promising advances in public security, prosperity, justice and creativity.
Le Pen also backed RN leader Jordan Bardella for the position of prime minister if she wins the presidency. She described the proposed administration as an "open and pluralistic government" intended to promote national unity.
The gathering was briefly interrupted by a disturbance. Bardella called on attendees to stay calm and sing the French national anthem as security personnel stepped in.
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