France's National Rally Wins Record Senate Seats, Le Pen Claims 'Historic Victory'
Marine Le Pen's far-right party and its allies secured enough seats in partial Senate elections to form a caucus for the first time.
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France's far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies secured a record 14 seats in partial Senate elections held over the weekend, according to the Guardian, allowing the party to form a Senate group for the first time.
Party leader Marine Le Pen described the results as a "historic victory" and a "major milestone," saying the outcome would boost her 2027 presidential campaign.
The National Rally and its allies cleared the 10-seat threshold required to form an official Senate caucus, following an indirect vote conducted by local officials, including mayors and councillors.
The result marks a notable institutional gain for the party months ahead of France's next presidential election, giving it a formal presence in the upper house of parliament for the first time.
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- France’s far-right National Rally surges in partial Senate elections — The Guardian — World
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