Rassemblement National

Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election

October 09, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

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.

Trial of David Rachline for illegal interest taking

David Rachline, RN mayor of Fréjus, is on trial in Paris for illegal interest taking in a case involving municipal contracts. The proceedings highlight issues of political ethics. A witness stated that 'ethics cannot be delegated'.

In assembly, common base dominates commissions except finances with RN support

October 03, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

RN's return to Assembly bureau crystallizes tensions

The Rassemblement National (RN) has returned to the National Assembly's bureau, sparking sharp political tensions. This vote, held on September 30, 2025, highlights ongoing divisions within France's lower house of Parliament. Reactions from other parliamentary groups underscore the democratic and institutional stakes at play.