For the 1st time, far-right party secures a group in the French Senate
Marine Le Pen celebrated 'a historic victory and an important step'
TL;DR
- The National Rally (RN) party has historically formed its own group in the French Senate.
- This achievement marks a significant gain for the far-right party, challenging the traditional right's control.
- The radical left party, La France Insoumise (LFI), also elected its first senator.
- Senate elections in France use indirect suffrage, with results serving as a barometer for party strength ahead of the 2027 presidential election.