French far-right leader Le Pen seeks to leverage unrest in presidential campaign kick-off

The National Rally leader's campaign launch follows renewed unrest as cost-of-living protests turned violent across France on Saturday. Le Pen's timing appears strategic as she seeks to capitalize on the public frustration with economic conditions.

As the frontrunner in the presidential race, Le Pen has seen her polling numbers rise during the weeks of demonstrations. Her campaign will likely focus on addressing the economic concerns that have fueled the protests while positioning herself as a strong leader capable of restoring order.