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Le Pen vows to revive oil prospecting in France, calling 2017 ban "stupid"

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 25). Le Pen vows to revive oil prospecting in France, calling 2017 ban "stupid". Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/le-pen-vows-to-revive-oil-prospecting-in-france-calling-2017-ban-stupid/article_24bbcedc-6cef-546c-81dd-360245f7c875.html

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Marine Le Pen, France's far-right presidential candidate, pledged during her campaign launch to overturn a 2017 ban on oil prospecting if elected in May. She called the environmental protection law, named after former Minister Nicolas Hulot, "stupid" and proposed lifting restrictions on hydrocarbon exploration and shale gas extraction to boost domestic energy production.

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On October 25, 2026, Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party in France, launched her campaign for the 2027 presidential election. She addressed 8,500 supporters in Orleans, a city with historical significance to French nationalism. Le Pen promised to restore order and national confidence amid widespread protests over living costs and inequality that have turned violent. Polls show Le Pen leading at 32% to 33.5%, well ahead of her nearest rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon on 17%. Her campaign emphasizes reducing the influence of Brussels, restoring national control over borders and laws, and prioritizing French interests, including avoiding foreign wars.

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PARIS (AP) — Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen vowed Sunday to allow France to prospect for oil again on its territory if she is elected in May, a proposal reminiscent of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill ” policy to speed up fossil fuel development. uncertain

she → vow → development

In a speech to her National Rally party, at a meeting that it billed as the launch of her presidential campaign, Le Pen said she would abolish a 2017 law that banned the issuing of new exploration permits for hydrocarbons, in favor of renewable energies. asserted

that → bill → energies

It also banned exploration and extraction of shale gas. asserted

It → ban → gas

The law was named after Nicolas Hulot, a former environment minister. asserted

law → name → Hulot

Le Pen vows to revive oil prospecting in France, calling 2017 ban "stupid"

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