# Rassemblement National political activities and controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rassemblement-national-political-activities-and-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-24T14:21:42.000Z. Sources: 183. Developments: 4. The Rassemblement National (RN) has focused on leveraging parliamentary procedures and increasing its media presence. During a parliamentary niche day, the party planned to present non-binding resolutions, including measures for water access in overseas territories and the induction of historical figures like Olympe de Gouges into the Panthéon. Critics viewed these moves as part of a ‘de-demonization’ strategy to co-opt popular values. At the XIXth national congress in Orléans, the party officially launched Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential campaign under the theme “Renaissance for France.” Her platform proposes an “open” national unity government and constitutional amendments to incorporate the principle of “the national community” to recognize a single people while rejecting communalism. She also emphasized restoring the rule of law in response to street violence, pledging a “zero tolerance” policy toward crime, restoring border controls, and the automatic deportation of foreign criminals. Le Pen further stated she intends to limit the influence of the European Union and promised that France should become a “nation of peace,” pledging not to send young people to die in foreign wars. During the event, Jordan Bardella was re-elected as party president, securing 98.98% of the vote with a 68% turnout. As the sole candidate, the 31-year-old MEP received 75,497 votes. Following his re-election, Bardella emphasized party unity and his intention to support Le Pen’s presidential pursuit, stating his goal is to “conduce Marine Le Pen to the Élysée.” He noted that a party priority would be “reclaiming schools” through measures such as mandatory formal addresses for teachers and unique school uniforms. Le Pen pledged to form a pluralistic government of national unity led by Bardella should she win. Recent polling places Le Pen between 32% and 33.5%, ahead of leftist candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon at 17%. The congress triggered massive security responses and widespread demonstrations. ## Claims - Approximately 13,000 people participated in anti-far-right protests in Orléans. (disputed by 24 sources) - Organizers claimed that 26,000 people attended the protest. (disputed by 12 sources) - Authorities expected between 20,000 and 30,000 protesters in Orléans. (disputed by 5 sources) - Jordan Bardella was re-elected president of the Rassemblement National. (corroborated by 41 sources) - Marine Le Pen officially launched her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans. (corroborated by 39 sources) - The party congress was held in Orléans. (corroborated by 30 sources) - Bardella aims to lead Marine Le Pen to the Élysée Palace. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Voter turnout for the leadership election was approximately 68%. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Le Pen promised to implement a policy of “zero tolerance” to restore security. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The protest march was described as having a peaceful atmosphere. (corroborated by 12 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans, promising a national “renaissance” focused on security and sovereignty, while Jordan Bardella was re-elected as National Rally president. 147 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-bardella-re-elected-leader-of-frances-rassemblement-national ### 2026-10-21: Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans during an RN congress, amid large counter-protests and heavy security deployment in the city. 48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orleans-implements-strict-security-for-national-rally-congress-and-protests ### 2026-10-19: Rassemblement National prepares for Orléans congress amid controversy As the Rassemblement National prepares for its Orléans congress, Jordan Bardella is linking recent urban violence to immigration while the party faces scrutiny over its ideological stances. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rassemblement-national-prepares-for-orlans-congress-amid-controversy ### 2026-10-07: Rassemblement National to lead French National Assembly agenda The Rassemblement National will lead the French National Assembly's agenda, proposing resolutions on overseas water access and the Panthéonization of figures like Olympe de Gouges. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rassemblement-national-to-lead-french-national-assembly-agenda --- Cite as: Rassemblement National political activities and controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rassemblement-national-political-activities-and-controversy