Marine Le Pen vows French ‘renaissance’ as far right eyes seat of power
National Rally's Le Pen launches presidential campaign against backdrop of protests and social, economic discontent.
Al Jazeera English reports: National Rally's Le Pen launches presidential campaign against backdrop of protests and social, economic discontent.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Marine Le Pen, French and National Rally's Le Pen.
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