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Rassemblement National political activities and controversy

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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.

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