Rassemblement National

Marine Le Pen speaking in Paris courtroom during appeal trial, shifting defense strategy amid judges and documents.

Marine Le Pen shifts defense on opening day of appeal trial

January 13, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

On the first day of her appeal trial in the FN/RN parliamentary assistants case, Marine Le Pen partially shifted her defense strategy on January 13, 2026, in Paris. Previously denying any offense, the RN leader now admits a possible unintentional fault while blaming the European Parliament for oversight failures on disputed contracts.

Stéphanie Rist wins by-election in Loiret

Health Minister Stéphanie Rist won the second round of the by-election in Loiret's 1st constituency with 62.1% of the votes, against Rassemblement National candidate Tiffanie Rabault. The vote, marked by a record abstention of 69.6%, allows her to keep her government position. The win comes amid low turnout.

RN deputy sparks outrage with comments on Rwandan genocide

January 15, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A Rassemblement national deputy's remarks likening a tax debate to the Rwandan genocide drew unanimous outrage in the National Assembly on January 15. Frédéric-Pierre Vos, MP from Oise, ironically referenced the height of Hutu and Tutsi, reversing victims and perpetrators according to critics. His group issued apologies, as sanctions are considered.

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Jordan Bardella assaulted with egg in Moissac: custody extended

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Jordan Bardella assaulted with egg in Moissac

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French court confirms Marine Le Pen's resignation from departmental role

Xavier Bertrand attacks Jordan Bardella over amateurism

Xavier Bertrand, president of Hauts-de-France, has sharply criticized Jordan Bardella, leader of the Rassemblement national, accusing him of amateurism and lacking experience for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Radio J this Sunday, he called Bardella 'hollow' and unfit to lead France. This attack fits into his firm opposition to the RN.

Jordan Bardella's new literary and strategic book tour

November 09, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement national, began a book promotion tour in Bruay-la-Buissière, Pas-de-Calais, on October 29. This half-literary, half-political initiative comes just months before municipal elections. Despite the rain, a long queue formed to meet him.

Common base regains key National Assembly posts with RN support

With support from the Rassemblement National (RN), the common base has regained control of key positions in the National Assembly. This unexpected alliance follows tense legislative elections. The details of this deal highlight the fragility of the new parliamentary setup.

In assembly, common base dominates commissions except finances with RN support

October 03, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

On October 2, 2025, the French National Assembly elected its permanent commissions, with the common base securing all presidencies except finances, thanks to Rassemblement National support. Meanwhile, the vice-presidents' election marked RN's return to the Assembly's bureau and exposed divisions within the Nouveau Front Populaire. These outcomes highlight current political alliances and tensions.

January 13, 2026 01:02