Presidential election: Marine Le Pen announces her participation in the Batimat major oral exam
I will be at the Batimat trade fair from 2:30 pm to meet with construction professionals. I will also answer their questions during the « Paris Builders Show » presidential candidates’ public speaking sessions.
Marine Le Pen has announced her visit to Batimat on September 28, 2026 to meet with construction professionals and participate in a major speech dedicated to the 2027 presidential election. Behind the campaign sequence, a concrete question: what do the candidates for the Élysée Palace propose to build and renovate more?
The main fact
In a message published on September 28, Marine Le Pen indicated that she would be attending the trade show from 2:30 p.m. and would answer questions from building professionals. The Batimat program listed the major public speaking engagement for the same day, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It also announced the participation of Gabriel Attal and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
What happened
This was not simply a matter of announcing their presence on social media: the Confederation of Craft Trades and Small Building Enterprises (CAPEB) indicates that it presented its proposals to the three political leaders present at the public hearing. This confirmation concerns their presence and the presentation of the CAPEB manifesto; it does not, in itself, allow for attributing a specific proposal made by Marine Le Pen during her speech.
The context
The CAPEB wants to place housing at the heart of the presidential debate. Its manifesto calls, in particular, for support for renovation, for facilitating the work of small businesses, and for reviving the construction of single-family homes. These are the demands of a professional organization, not adopted policies or commitments that can be attributed to the candidates.
Key figures
According to the Data and Statistical Studies Department of the Ministry of Housing, 369,723 housing units were authorized for construction in France between September 2025 and August 2026 , 9.7% fewer than the average of the previous five years . These authorizations do not represent completed housing units; they represent a stage prior to construction.
What the facts show
Marine Le Pen’s visit coincides with a meeting where professionals are seeking answers regarding the sector’s activity. The number of permits issued explains the emphasis on construction; the CAPEB’s demands remind us that the debate extends beyond new housing. However, between speaking at the trade show and implementing policy, the specific proposals, their funding, and their implementation remain to be seen.
Key takeaways
Marine Le Pen participated in a presidential address to construction professionals. Her presence is confirmed; however, the details of her responses are not, as examined here. At the trade show, speeches are brief. Construction sites, on the other hand, demand decisions.
Source: Marine Le Pen
