Marine Le Pen of the National Rally launched her 2027 campaign for president at a rally in Orléans, Euronews and franceinfo reported. Organizers said about 8,500 supporters attended. Le Pen said, "Everyone in France agrees with us," and called for a rebirth of France while promising more security, expulsion of foreign offenders, and a "double border: French and European."

Party president Jordan Bardella introduced her a day after he was re-elected party leader under heavy police protection. He attacked La France Insoumise and faced a brief protest by Jewish student activists over old alleged antisemitic messages, Euronews reported. Crowds chanted for President Emmanuel Macron to resign.

franceinfo said Le Pen still faces a Court of Cassation ruling just before the first round in a misuse-of-funds case that, if upheld, could leave a one-year prison term served with an electronic bracelet. She remains the polling frontrunner about six months from the vote, Euronews said.

The Orléans hall was under tight security. Bardella said to the crowd Macron's exit was coming soon. Le Pen cast the launch as rising above daily fights while still hammering crime and borders.

Le Pen cast the night as a fight over borders, courts, and order. Bardella handled party business while she claimed the presidential lane. Rivals will watch the cassation calendar as closely as any poll.

The hall was packed and loud. Party flags filled the floor. Her court case still hangs over the race.

Rivals will watch her court date as closely as any poll.

What we know: Le Pen opened her campaign in Orléans before thousands. Her cassation appeal is pending.
What we don't: How the court will rule, and whether Bardella would replace her on the ballot.