Rassemblement National
Marine Le Pen shifts defense on opening day of appeal trial
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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.
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.
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.
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Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement national, began a book promotion tour in Bruay-la-Buissière, Pas-de-Calais, on October 29. This half-literary, half-political initiative comes just months before municipal elections. Despite the rain, a long queue formed to meet him.
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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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.
Jordan Bardella fully supports Marine Le Pen ahead of her appeal trial
Jumanne, 13. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 00:14:55Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens on Tuesday in Paris
Jumapili, 28. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 18:50:02Marine Le Pen sees Jordan Bardella winning the 2027 presidential election in her place
Jumamosi, 13. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 10:53:27Marseille municipal elections: could the RN win?
Jumanne, 2. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 04:24:26David Rachline resigns as RN vice-president
Jumapili, 2. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 12:06:20Jordan Bardella ranks rivals and backs repressive stance on LCI
Jumamosi, 1. Mwezi wa kumi na moja 2025, 08:15:48Poll: RN leads in hypothetical presidential election
Jumamosi, 25. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 13:56:20Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella continue permanent campaign in Vosges
Alhamisi, 16. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 00:52:19Jordan Bardella rejects alliance with Bruno Retailleau for now
Alhamisi, 9. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 01:03:32Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election