Le Pen vows to put French citizens first, tackle housing and cost-of-living crisis at first campaign speech
Le Pen in her first campaign speech said the policy of "national priority" would apply to housing, adding that French citizens should receive preferential access to social housing.
In her first major campaign speech in Hénin-Beaumont, Marine Le Pen vowed to prioritize French citizens and address the housing crisis and cost-of-living issues. She promised to guarantee a fair right to all citizens, regardless of their background, and vowed to fix both social and private housing sectors. Le Pen also promised to reduce the VAT on gas, electricity, and heating oil to 5.5%, criticizing the increasing burden of taxes on the services provided to citizens.
Hénin-Beaumont, a National Rally stronghold, has been a bastion for the party for decades, with the mayor having been in power for 14 years. The crowd welcomed Le Pen, and the National Rally party saw a significant turnout. Hénin-Beaumont, once a mining hub, has long been known for its hardworking residents and strong community values.
Despite rumors of potential tensions between Le Pen and her deputy, Laurent Jacobelli, the party continues to build its support in the region.
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