Far-right National Rally ‘not a danger’ to France, Sarkozy claims

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Angelique Chrisafis in ParisDecember 8, 2025 at 06:59 PM

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In his new book, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy states that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party is "not a danger" to France and that he would not support a united front against the party in future elections. Sarkozy, recently jailed for criminal conspiracy, notes that many of his former supporters are now potential RN voters. His comments mark a shift from his previous stance against the far-right, including his 2022 call to vote for Emmanuel Macron against Le Pen. Sarkozy also expressed support for Le Pen after his conviction, citing a shared "judicial context," and criticized her being barred from running for office due to an embezzlement conviction. Le Pen faces an appeal trial next month that will determine her eligibility for the 2027 presidential race.

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