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French Senate elections see record gains for RN and allies
The far-right National Rally Party and its allies made unprecedented gains in the French Senate elections, winning 14 seats, which boosts the far-right's presence in the upper house of Parliament ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for next year. The party managed to add 9 new seats, bringing its total to 12 members, while the allied "Union for the Republic" increased its seats to 2, forming a joint bloc. This outcome was significant because it marked the first time the National Rally surpassed the threshold of 10 members needed to establish a parliamentary group in the Senate, granting the party official organized representation for the first time in the upper house. Party leader Marine Le Pen welcomed the results, calling them a "historic victory." The elections took place as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential race, where polls currently favor it in the first round. The election also included the renewal of seats in 63 districts and 6 representing residents abroad, resulting in the far-left "France Insoumise" winning its first seat in the chamber. Meanwhile, major political forces such as the right, the center, and the Socialists continue to be represented. It is also expected that Senate President Gérard Larcher will be re-elected for a new term soon. This recent expansion of the "National Rally's" presence in Parliament reflects the beginning of its pathway toward the upcoming presidential election.
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