Rassemblement National returns to National Assembly bureau
The Rassemblement National (RN) has returned to the National Assembly bureau, securing several key positions in the October 1, 2025 election. This allocation reflects the proportional distribution of seats among parliamentary groups. The far-right party, previously excluded, thus strengthens its institutional presence.
The National Assembly elected its bureau on October 1, 2025, marking the return of the Rassemblement National (RN) to this leadership body. The bureau, consisting of the president, six vice-presidents, three questors, and twelve secretaries, is allocated proportionally to parliamentary groups based on their size.
The Assembly president, Yaël Braun-Pivet (Renaissance), was reelected in the first round with 308 votes out of 564 expressed. Vice-presidents were designated by draw among candidates proposed by each group. The RN, with 143 deputies, secured two vice-presidencies: Laure Lavalette and Jean-Philippe Tanguy. The party had been excluded from the bureau in the previous legislature due to a controversial decision not to include it on the agenda.
"This is a victory for democracy; we are returning to our rightful place," declared Jordan Bardella, RN president, after the results were announced. Meanwhile, Aurore Bergé, head of the Renaissance group, emphasized that "this allocation respects the rules in force, without favoritism." The questors, responsible for financial management, were assigned one to NUPES and two to the Les Républicains group.
The RN's return comes amid political fragmentation following the 2024 legislative elections, where no group achieved an absolute majority. Bureau positions allow influence over the debate agenda and internal Assembly management. Historically, these allocations aim to ensure balance among political forces, though past exclusions have sparked debates on representativeness.
The secretaries, handling administrative tasks, were distributed among various groups, including one for the RN. This election highlights the gradual normalization of the RN's presence in institutions, despite ongoing opposition from the left and center.