Marine Le Pen, a leading candidate for the upcoming French presidential election, held her first campaign speech this past Sunday. During the event, she pledged to “restore the rule of law” if she is elected to succeed current President Emmanuel Macron.

Le Pen’s campaign launch comes amid a period of significant social tension in France. The country has recently experienced a series of mass rallies focused on the rising cost of living. These demonstrations have occasionally escalated, with reports of violent clashes, looting, and arson occurring in recent weeks. Le Pen’s rhetoric appears to be positioning her as a candidate capable of addressing this instability. While she is currently identified as a frontrunner in polling, the political landscape remains fluid as the election approaches.