Marine Le Pen Is Set to Dive Into the Presidential Campaign Whirlwind As Her National Rally Party Braces for Internal Strife

The official candidate since July 7, Le Pen will kick off her campaign on August 27 with a debate hosted by Medef, France's largest employer union. In the meantime, her aides are working to preempt challenges. Amid devastating wildfires in southern France, Le Pen expressed solidarity with victims and praised firefighters, saying they force the admiration of the nation.

However, political opponents are not letting her enjoy a quiet summer. Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure attacked the RN, noting the party voted against hiring more firefighters and increasing their salaries in the National Assembly.