Rassemblement National
France's 2026 municipal election campaign opens with over 50 000 candidate lists
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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, 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Jordan Bardella details RN's economic program for 2027
February 26, 2026 05:14RN targets 2026 municipal elections despite history of local setbacks
February 21, 2026 01:26RN's management in Rognac targeted by complaints over authoritarian methods
February 19, 2026 17:04RN deputy Emmanuel Taché ordered to pay 135,000 euros
February 11, 2026 10:22Paris appeal court to rule on July 7 in RN assistants case
January 13, 2026 00:14Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens on Tuesday in Paris
December 28, 2025 18:50Marine Le Pen sees Jordan Bardella winning the 2027 presidential election in her place
December 13, 2025 10:53Marseille municipal elections: could the RN win?
December 02, 2025 04:24David Rachline resigns as RN vice-president
November 30, 2025 19:03Jordan Bardella assaulted with egg in Moissac: custody extended