National Rally (RN)

The National Rally (RN), formerly known as the Front National, is a far-right political party in France, currently led by Jordan Bardella. Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in the party, previously led the RN and remains influential. The RN is newsworthy due to ongoing legal challenges against Le Pen regarding the alleged misuse of European Parliament funds, which could impact her eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. Recent events include Le Pen's appeal trial, where she denied any systemic misuse of funds, and the survival of the French government after no-confidence votes filed by the RN and other parties. The party is also involved in debates surrounding a proposed ban on social media for under-15s and has garnered attention for its leader's alignment with some aspects of US President Trump's views on Europe. Despite being described as a potential danger to France by some, former President Sarkozy has stated that the RN is "not a danger" to France. The RN's relevance lies in its significant political presence and its potential to influence future elections and policy decisions in France.