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Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally parliamentary group, stated that no French citizen agrees with the government's management of the ongoing fuel price crisis, while ruling out a no-confidence vote.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally group, has reaffirmed her ambition to run for the French presidency in 2027, stating she does not aim for the Prime Minister's office as it would be a 'consolation prize'.
Dozens of mayors in France, elected as members of Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party, have removed European Union flags from the facades of their town halls, an action praised by party officials but criticized as populist.
In an interview with Le Figaro, Éric Ciotti, president of the UDR, praised his alliance with the National Rally (RN), viewing it as the only alternative to Macron's government in 2027.
French Senator Henri Leroy announced he will no longer run as a candidate with his party, Les Républicains (LR), and advocated for a broader union of right-wing parties, including the National Rally (RN).
In recent French local elections, neither far-right nor far-left extremist parties achieved their expected success, with radical extremes failing to win any major cities. The National Rally party, in particular, did not meet expectations, prompting caution among traditional parties ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
The second round of the 2026 municipal elections in Marseille has led to a major political recomposition, with the right disappearing and the National Rally (RN) emerging as the second local political force.
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party failed to win in key French cities during recent local elections, despite their efforts. However, the party is still projected to potentially win the presidential election next year.
The French far-right National Rally's performance in recent municipal elections did not fully confirm its national momentum at the local level, despite doubling its vote count in some medium-sized towns.
Despite predictions, France's far-right National Rally party failed to win any major cities in recent municipal elections, a result seen as a crucial test ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
France's far-right National Rally experienced a setback in Sunday's nationwide municipal elections, failing to gain control of any major cities and providing a boost to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election.
In the French Municipal Elections, Socialists secured key victories, retaining the mayor's seat in Paris and winning other major cities like Lyon and Marseille. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally achieved mixed results, making historic local gains in some areas while experiencing defeats in major cities, offering hope to mainstream rivals.
DÉCRYPTAGE - La candidate du RN a été battue par la maire sortante divers droite Josée Massi, qui avait pris la succession d’Hubert Falco.
Recent local election gains by France's National Rally mark another step in the party's bid for mainstream acceptance, raising questions about its potential path to the presidency despite ongoing struggles with its extremist reputation.
The far-right National Rally emerged as a significant winner in the first round of French local elections, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape and raising questions about its prospects in future presidential elections.
A candidate for the far-right National Rally party in Gap, France, is facing a judicial investigation for 'apology for crimes against humanity' after videos surfaced showing him making racist and neo-Nazi remarks in online exchanges.
The first round of French municipal elections on March 15 saw significant gains for both far-right and left-wing parties, providing an early test for political machines ahead of next year’s presidential race. French papers are analyzing these results, which show a consolidation of the far-right's territorial presence, though the National Rally notably failed to gain ground in major cities outside the South.
Bruno Retailleau, president of Les Républicains group, has called for a 'grand gathering of the right' to defeat the left or the National Rally in municipal elections, aiming to avoid 'diversion and dispersion' after initial estimations.
Édouard Philippe is running a 'parallel' campaign in Le Havre, focusing on a challenging battle against the Communist Party of France (PCF) as he prepares for a potential duel with the National Rally in 2027.
Yann Fleurquin, a candidate on the National Rally list for municipal elections in Ajaccio, was previously sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2005 for the homicide of a marginalized man.
Franck Allisio of the National Rally (RN) criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of a municipal election meeting in Marseille, positioning himself as a bulwark against LFI.
An exclusive Ifop-Fiducial poll for Sud Radio and Le Figaro places Jordan Bardella's National Rally significantly ahead in the first round of the French presidential election, with over a third of the votes.
Despite condemnations and outrage caused by its controversial statements, Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise (LFI) continue to be seen as an anti-National Rally refuge by other left-wing parties in France.
Recent polls indicate that a majority of French citizens would try to prevent the far-left from coming to power in a second round of elections, suggesting the far-right National Rally is no longer seen as the most dangerous party.
Sébastien Chenu, Vice-President of the National Rally, justified his vote in favor of the end-of-life law, emphasizing the text's strict framework and the need to ensure equal access to palliative car
A National Rally (RN) deputy has dismissed her parliamentary assistant due to 'unforgivable' online publications made under pseudonyms, though the exact content of the messages remains unclear.
François Durvye, a long-time advisor to Marine Le Pen, has been appointed as the new special advisor to Jordan Bardella, aiming to create a bridge between economic circles and the National Rally (RN) party.
Marine Le Pen has granted newly elected National Rally (RN) mayors the freedom to remove the European flag from their town halls, a decision that has sparked divisions within France's far-right over the question of national sovereignty.
The new National Rally mayor in Pas-de-Calais, France, has ordered the removal of a plaque honoring Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a communist militant convicted of complicity in the assassinations of American and Israeli diplomats.
Comparing recent municipal election results to previous legislative elections, LR and centrist parties in France downplay the gains made by the National Rally (RN) in the Southeast, amidst the presidential race.
Mazarine Pingeot, daughter of François Mitterrand, canceled her appearance at a literary event in La Flèche, Sarthe, following the National Rally's victory in the municipal elections in the city.
Recent local elections in France saw the far-right National Rally perform below expectations, prompting experts to warn mainstream parties against complacency ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Éric Ciotti has been elected mayor of Nice, with Christian Estrosi stepping down from political life after eighteen years in office following his defeat. Lisnard urged Ciotti to end his alliance with the National Rally (RN).
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as Paris's next mayor with over 50% of the vote, defeating right-wing candidate Rachida Dati. This outcome contributes to a broader trend of French right-wing parties, including Marine Le Pen's National Rally, failing to secure victories in major cities during local elections, marking a setback ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Following setbacks for the far-right National Rally in nationwide municipal elections, analysts suggest that party alliances will be the key factor in the 2027 French presidential race.
The French far-right claims to be gaining momentum for the 2027 presidential elections following recent local elections, with the Eurosceptic and NATO-sceptic National Rally currently considered a favorite for the Élysée Palace.
France's National Rally (RN) failed to win the cities of Marseille and Toulon, which they had hoped to claim in recent municipal votes, a setback that gave hope to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election, as Socialists retained power in key cities.
France's municipal elections saw the far-right National Rally make gains in several small towns but fail to win major cities, while Les Républicains claimed symbolic victories over the left in some strongholds but also struggled in the largest urban centers.
Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella's National Rally party did not achieve their key objectives in recent regional elections, missing an opportunity to build momentum for the 2027 presidential election.
In Carpentras, the National Rally (RN) list, led by Hervé de Lépinau, is now in a favorable position for the 2026 municipal elections after forming an alliance with two other nationalist lists.
In Toulon's municipal elections, a 'republican front' is forming against National Rally candidate Laure Lavalette, with the LR candidate withdrawing in favor of the incumbent Josée Massi, while online bettors are also placing significant wagers on the outcomes of various French municipal races.
An interview with Jérôme Fourquet analyzes the evolving political landscape in France, highlighting the rise of the National Rally in smaller towns and La France Insoumise in major cities, while PS and LR maintain local strongholds.
The National Rally is seeking to show that far-right appeal is growing in big cities such as Marseille, Nice and Toulon, as well as more rural areas.
France's second-largest city, Marseille, is on the verge of potentially electing a far-right National Rally candidate in upcoming municipal elections, which could signal a significant political shift.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally deputies, reiterates her refusal to unite the right, stating her objective is to unite all French citizens and confirming her party will contest all municipal elections.
France is set to hold local elections on March 15 and 22, 2026, to elect 34,875 mayors. The two-round ballot is viewed as a crucial test for the far-right National Rally ahead of the presidential election.
With French elections approaching next year, European leaders are preparing for the possibility of a far-right president and adapting policies to limit the National Rally's potential power.
The National Rally candidate for the Strasbourg municipal elections has withdrawn from a debate organized by local academic and media institutions following a student blockade.
Following a poll showing him in the lead, National Rally candidate Franck Allisio detailed his proposed first measures if elected in the Marseille municipal elections.
A new poll indicates that a majority of French citizens would try to prevent the far-left from coming to power in a second round of elections, suggesting the far-right National Rally is no longer seen as the most dangerous party.
Marine Le Pen stated that the National Rally (RN) will not withdraw its candidates in municipal elections to block La France Insoumise (LFI), emphasizing respect for voters' trust.
France's National Rally (RN) party has filed a motion of censure to protest the publication of a decree on the multi-year energy programming (PPE), following Marine Le Pen's call for opposition deputies to act.
The environmental association ZERO is calling for high-level government representation at the first International Conference on Just Transition to End Fossil Fuels, co-organized by Colombia and the Netherlands, with Spain and France already confirming their attendance.
A National Rally (RN) amendment to a bill, which strengthens penalties for social benefit fraud, passed with support from some Macronist and LR deputies, despite strong opposition from the left.
Discussions are underway among French political figures regarding the 2027 presidential election, with calls for a united center-right candidacy to counter potential second-round matchups between the National Rally and La France Insoumise, emphasizing project emulation before candidate union.
A new French poll indicates that the National Rally (RN) would win in most electoral configurations, with Jordan Bardella performing strongly, though Édouard Philippe remains a formidable opponent.
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Vincent Bouget has been elected mayor of Nîmes, France, after winning a three-way race, marking the end of 25 years of right-wing governance in the city. He secured a significant victory against the National Rally and the incumbent right-wing alliance.
All but one of the National Rally (RN) mayors were re-elected in the second round of the French municipal elections, with Franck Briffaut being the exception as he did not seek re-election in Villers-Cotterêts.
French local election results provided an unexpected boost to centrist parties, suggesting that mainstream cooperation can still effectively block Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally.
Despite not winning key local elections, France's far-right National Rally claims to have built a strong base, positioning party leader Jordan Bardella as a favorite for the 2027 presidential elections.
French municipal elections have created uncertainty a year before presidential elections, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally party declaring its results a "huge victory."
Socialists secured key victories in major French cities, with Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris, while Marine Le Pen’s National Rally saw mixed results. In Lyon, losing candidate Jean-Michel Aulas has filed an appeal, challenging the election results.
France's far-right National Rally (RN) failed to secure victories in Marseille and Toulon during Sunday's municipal votes, a setback that has offered hope to mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election.
The National Rally (RN) and its allies secured victories in 16 localities during the second round of French municipal elections, marking a significant breakthrough for the party.
At 29 years old, Bryan Masson, a young National Rally (RN) deputy, won the mayoral election in Cagnes-sur-Mer in the first round with 50.21% of the votes, defeating Louis Nègre, who had led the city for thirty years.
French citizens are voting in the first round of local elections to choose representatives and mayors in 35,000 municipalities, including Paris. The results, particularly the performance of the far-right National Rally, are being closely watched.
France's National Rally, led by Le Pen and Bardella, seeks to take a first step towards national governance through current municipal elections.
An analysis suggests that the primary concern for Jean-Luc Mélenchon's Insoumis party is not to prevent the right or the National Rally from winning cities, but rather to put the rest of the left in a difficult position.
A report from Le Figaro suggests that some Macronist politicians might consider aligning with the National Rally after the upcoming elections, indicating potential shifts in the French political landscape.
The article discusses the upcoming 2026 municipal elections in Marseille, questioning whether the far-right National Rally (RN) could win France's second-largest city and if the left can retain control.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the French National Rally (RN), campaigned in Menton, supporting candidate Alexandra Masson for the 2026 municipal elections, aiming for a broader RN victory in the South-East.
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, stated that European allies must purchase French military equipment if they wish to be protected by France's nuclear umbrella, calling the purchase of American F-35 jets contradictory.
During a meeting in Perpignan, Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, urged the 'moderate left' to definitively distance themselves from La France Insoumise (LFI), attributing a recent death to a climate of violence fostered by LFI's leader.
France's National Rally party is implementing a strategy focused on localism and protectionism to progressively win over the traditionally right-leaning farmer electorate.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally parliamentary group, accused the extreme left of seeking to spread violence and divide the democratic system, following the death of a young nationalist act
The French National Assembly rejected a no-confidence motion filed by the National Rally against the government regarding the multi-year energy program. Another motion by LFI on the same topic is expected to be examined.
French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, Aurore Bergé, called on the left to distance itself from La France Insoumise (LFI) and for the National Rally (RN) to oppose them. She characterized LFI as antisemitic, anti-France, and promoting violence.