French Far Right Senate Gains

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How it changed

1. 27 Sep

   PARIS, Sept 27 - French far-right leaders said their party, the National Rally, and its right-wing allies won enough seats in Sunday's indirect election of senators to form their own caucus.

   3 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 28 Sep

   Nine RN senators were elected on Sunday, according to an AFP tally of results, on top of the three who won seats in 2023.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 6 articles

• 28 Sep What Marine Le Pen’s senate wins mean for the far-right in France’s presidential electionsFrance's National Rally (RN) party and its allies achieved a historic victory in Sunday’s Senate elections, securing 14 seats, which is the highest number for any far-right party in French history. Marine Le Pen, RN’s leader and presidential candidate, celebrated this breakthrough as it allows her party to form an official bloc with the UDR in the upper chamber. Analysts view these results as a significant milestone…The Independent
• 28 Sep France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate voteFrance's far-right National Rally party has significantly increased its presence in the Senate by winning 14 seats, quadrupling their previous number and marking a historic milestone as they form their own caucus for the first time. Marine Le Pen, the party leader and presidential candidate, celebrated this result, calling it an "historic victory." This election took place on Sunday and comes ahead of France’s…Al Jazeera
• 28 Sep French far-right meets threshold to form Senate caucus for first timeFrench far-right parties, led by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, have secured enough Senate seats to form their own caucus for the first time following Sunday's indirect election of senators. The exact number of seats won was not specified, but surpassing the 10-seat threshold is significant as it grants certain privileges like requesting votes and recognizing group leaders within the Senate. This achievement comes…The Independent
• 28 Sep France’s far-right National Rally surges in Senate electionsFrance's far-right National Rally (RN) and its allies have won 14 seats in the Senate, marking a significant increase from their previous three seats and setting a record for the party. This success comes ahead of next year’s presidential election, where RN candidate Marine Le Pen sees this as an "historic victory." Local officials voted on Sunday to elect half of the 348-seat chamber, with nine new RN senators…The Guardian
• 27 Sep French far-right to form first Senate parliamentary group, early results showMarine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party has secured enough seats in the French Senate elections to form its first parliamentary group in the upper house, according to early results from Sunday's election. This marks a significant political milestone for the party as it strengthens Le Pen’s position heading into her presidential bid next year. The party exceeded expectations with comprehensive gains…South China Morning Post
• 27 Sep French far-right leaders say they have won enough seats to form Senate caucusFrench far-right leaders claim victory in Sunday’s indirect Senate election, stating they have secured enough seats to form their own caucus for the first time ever. Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally and presidential candidate, announced on X that her party's results surpassed expectations as it eyes a 2027 presidential run where polls currently favor them in the initial round. Of the 178 contested Senate…The Straits Times

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