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France's far-right National Rally held the second day of its party congress in Orleans, south of Paris, on October 25, 2026. Marine Le Pen was expected to formally launch her presidential campaign in a speech later that afternoon, while Jordan Bardella was being re-elected as party leader. A large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city on Saturday. The congress marks a key step in Le Pen's preparations for the presidential race.