Rassemblement National

Vibrant scene of France's 2026 municipal election campaign launch in a town square, featuring candidate posters and enthusiastic crowds.

France's 2026 municipal election campaign opens with over 50 000 candidate lists

3 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

The official campaign for France's 2026 municipal elections began on March 2, featuring over 50 000 lists and 900 000 candidates across 34 944 communes. Despite parity mandated by a 2025 law, more than three-quarters of the lists are led by men. The votes are scheduled for March 15 and 22.

Jordan Bardella deems Mélenchon unfit for 2027 presidency

Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement national (RN), stated on CNews Tuesday evening that Jean-Luc Mélenchon cannot become president in 2027 due to a lack of self-control. He accuses the La France insoumise (LFI) leader of constantly insulting opponents. The remarks follow Mélenchon's fourth candidacy bid for the Élysée.

Marine Le Pen calls for TotalEnergies superprofits tax if price cap insufficient

2 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement national, stated that taxing TotalEnergies' superprofits would be necessary if the fuel price cap does not sufficiently protect French purchasing power. TotalEnergies is currently capping unleaded gasoline at 1.99 euros per liter and diesel at 2.09 euros. This measure aims to counter price rises caused by the war in the Middle East.

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Prosecution seeks four years in prison for Marine Le Pen on appeal

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Stéphanie Rist wins by-election in Loiret

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RN deputy sparks outrage with comments on Rwandan genocide

Marine Le Pen shifts defense on opening day of appeal trial

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.

Jordan Bardella fully supports Marine Le Pen ahead of her appeal trial

13 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

On the eve of the opening of her appeal trial in the parliamentary assistants case, Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement National (RN), reaffirmed his total support for Marine Le Pen. He stated that a new conviction for ineligibility would be "profoundly worrying for democracy". Bardella also emphasized that he is not a candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

Jordan Bardella assaulted with egg in Moissac

Rassemblement National president Jordan Bardella was assaulted during a book signing in Moissac, Tarn-et-Garonne, on Saturday, November 29, 2025. A 74-year-old man crushed an egg on his head before being arrested and placed in custody. Bardella was unharmed and filed a complaint.

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

10 نوفمبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

France's Council of State confirmed on Monday, November 10, the forced resignation of Marine Le Pen from her Pas-de-Calais departmental councilor role, following her conviction for public funds embezzlement. This ruling heightens doubts over her 2027 presidential bid. The Rassemblement National party faces growing criticism of its economic policies as its leaders seek dialogue with business leaders.

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