National Rally

The National Rally is a French nationalist and right-wing populist political party led by Marine Le Pen. Founded as the National Front in 1972, it adopted its current name in 2018.

Jean-Marie Le Pen: French politician who founded and led the National Front from 1972 to 2011. He established the party and shaped its early nationalist, anti-immigration politics.
French nationalism: A political tradition that prioritizes the sovereignty, identity, and interests of the French nation. National sovereignty and national identity are central themes in the party’s platform.
Jordan Bardella: French politician who became president of the National Rally in 2022 and led its 2024 European Parliament campaign. His rise gave the party a younger public leader alongside Marine Le Pen.
2017 French presidential election: The French election in which Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen in the second round. Le Pen’s qualification for the runoff marked a major national breakthrough for the party.
National Front (France): The French political party founded in 1972 that became the National Rally in 2018. This was the party’s name before Marine Le Pen’s rebranding.
Right-wing populism: A political approach combining national or cultural exclusion with claims to represent ordinary people against elites. The party frames political conflict as a struggle between the French people and governing elites.
Louis Aliot: French politician and National Rally vice-president who became mayor of Perpignan in 2020. His municipal victory demonstrated the party’s capacity to gain executive office locally.
2022 French presidential election: The French election in which Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen in the second round. Le Pen’s second-round vote share showed the party’s expanded electoral reach.
Marine Le Pen: French politician who has led the National Rally since 2011 and was its presidential candidate in 2012, 2017, and 2022. Her leadership sought to broaden the party’s appeal while retaining its nationalist core.
National preference: A policy principle that gives citizens priority over noncitizens in access to public benefits, jobs, or services. The party has advocated prioritizing French citizens in areas such as welfare and employment.

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