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First Political Rally To Launch The Presidential Campaign Of Bruno Retailleau

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal delivers a speech during a political rally for the President of the French right-wing party Les Republicains (LR) to launch his presidential campaign at the Parc Floral de Paris in the Vincennes woods, eastern Paris, on June 20, 2026. Retailleau aims to broaden his conservative base, which is currently at 9% in the polls, and to present an image of unity despite dissenting voices and leading figures who are currently giving him the benefit of the doubt. (Photo by Adnan Farzat/NurPhoto)