Rassemblement National holds tense but predictable party congress in Orléans

Le Monde25 October 2026, 11:51 UTCFrance

Running unopposed, Jordan Bardella was confirmed as president of the French far-right party on Saturday, but was forced to endorse several Marine Le Pen loyalists as the party kicked off its election campaign in a fortress-like atmosphere.

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