The editorial by Gaëtan de Capèle: " France is dancing on a volcano "

Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign on Sunday with a pledge to restore the rule of law in France. The National Rally leader addressed supporters during her first major speech of the race, positioning herself as the primary challenger to President Emmanuel Macron in next year's election. She declared that her administration would reestablish legal order following recent unrest. The announcement comes amid weeks of social instability in France. Mass demonstrations focused on the cost of living have punctuated the period, culminating in violent clashes over the last two Saturdays. Reports indicate incidents involving looting and arson occurred recently. Le Pen appeared to capitalize on this turmoil, presenting her candidacy as a solution to the current chaos. Polling data identifies her as the front-runner in the upcoming presidential contest. Simultaneously, French media coverage highlighted internal political tensions. An editorial in Le Figaro described the national situation as dancing on a volcano. Another piece criticized the left-wing opposition, arguing that marching in the streets was less effective than voting in a ballot box to prevent a victory for Le Pen. Philosophical commentary within the same publication discussed the decline of educational standards, attributing the drop in academic levels to a continuous lowering of requirements and the sacrifice of knowledge transmission. One commentator noted that the minister of education’s remarks covered a void regarding the ability of interlocutors to understand articulated language. The political landscape remains divided. While Le Pen focuses on security and stability, critics accuse the left of failing to grasp basic democratic principles necessary to block her path. The contrast between street protests and electoral strategy defines the current discourse. Le Pen’s campaign officially began with this focus on legal restoration, setting the stage for a confrontation with the incumbent government. Her status as a leading candidate underscores the high stakes of the coming election cycle. The immediate aftermath of her speech saw continued discussion on how to address the ongoing civil disturbances effectively.