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Criticism of Jordan Bardella's incompetence toward his RN electorate
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As Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement National (RN), faces attacks on his inexperience, a sociologist notes that his voters value life experience more than formal competencies. A recent JDD poll ranks Bardella among the top favorite political figures, signaling rising popularity on the far right. These debates arise ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Luxury real estate agency Barnes has opened a branch in Salbris, in Sologne, signaling growing interest from wealthy French business leaders in this forested region known for hunting. The village's mayor, close to Éric Ciotti, aims to turn it into the « capital of hunting ». This move aligns with an indicator of areas favored by major fortunes, per a recent study.
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France's municipal elections on March 15 and 22, 2026, loom as a key test for local democracy, one year before the presidential vote. They may reveal rising abstention rates signaling distrust in elected officials and point to the far right's growing influence. Mayors, the most popular figures, handle vital issues like housing and transport.
Nicolas Sarkozy has broken the cordon sanitaire inherited from Jacques Chirac by promising Marine Le Pen not to call for a republican front in future elections. This stance has sparked outrage among Chiraquian heirs, who uphold an uncompromising line against the far right. Solenn de Royer, in a Le Monde chronicle, notes the gradual disappearance of this circle on the right.
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In his book 'Journal of a Prisoner', Nicolas Sarkozy advocates for the broadest possible political gathering without exclusions, implying an inevitable alliance with the far right. This stance marks a profound break from Jacques Chirac's legacy, who had established a cordon sanitaire against the National Front. The former president justifies this strategic shift amid the weakness of his former party, The Republicans.