Le Pen Takes the Lead in France's Presidential Election The 2022 French presidential election campaign has officially kicked off, with Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, now leading the pack according to recent polls.
This shift marks a significant change in French politics, where the far right has been gaining momentum over the past few years.
The Rise of Marine Le Pen Marine Le Pen's rise to prominence began with her father, Jean Marie Le Pen, who founded the National Front party in 1972.