Rassemblement National

Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election

9. oktober 2025 Billede genereret af AI

A Toluna Harris Interactive poll for RTL, published on October 8, 2025, shows the Rassemblement National (RN) as the clear favorite for the 2027 presidential election with 34 to 35 percent of voting intentions. The central bloc is collapsing and is neck-and-neck with the left for a second-round spot. The RN leads potential candidates like Gabriel Attal or Édouard Philippe.

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

3. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

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.

Trial of David Rachline for illegal interest taking

David Rachline, RN mayor of Fréjus, is on trial in Paris for illegal interest taking in a case involving municipal contracts. The proceedings highlight issues of political ethics. A witness stated that 'ethics cannot be delegated'.