Le Pen leads 2027 French presidential race as protests shake Macron's government

Marine Le Pen leads France's 2027 presidential race with up to 38% voting intention, consolidating nationalist right support amid violent protests and economic crisis. Her rise reflects growing public disillusionment with traditional politics under Emmanuel Macron's government. The National Rally leader wins second-round simulations against centrist Édouard Philippe with 52.5% and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon with 69%. Over 100 demonstrations involving hundreds of thousands have escalated into clashes, car burnings, and looting in Paris and Lyon, shifting debate toward security. Polls show 78% of French believe current leaders ruined the country, while 89% feel politicians act little. Le Pen proposes saving €140 billion by 2032 through EU contribution cuts and state spending reorganization, warning of default risk with public debt at 119% of GDP.