Rassemblement National
Prosecution seeks four years in prison for Marine Le Pen on appeal
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At the Paris appeal trial for the Front National parliamentary assistants case, prosecutors on February 3, 2026, requested four years in prison, including one year firm, and five years of ineligibility against Marine Le Pen, without provisional execution. The case concerns an alleged system of diverting European funds from 2004 to 2016 to finance the party. The court of appeal's decision is expected before summer.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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