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Editorial from 05/19/2026

The Rassemblement National between a Bid for Power and Leadership Question

The French Rassemblement National finds itself in a paradoxical situation. Never before has the party been so close to power – and yet, it has rarely been so unclear who will actually lead it. While France's political center continues to weaken and the traditional parties of the left and the conservative right suffer from structural weakness, Marine Le Pen's camp is already preparing for the 2027 presidential election with remarkable…

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