« A historic victory »: RN wins 15 seats in the Senate before the presidential election

The National Rally (RN) secured 15 seats in the French Senate in 2026, surpassing expectations and increasing its representation fivefold. Marine Le Pen called this victory historic and a major milestone, emphasizing the growing influence of the RN across France. A poll indicates she would win 57% of the vote in a second round against Édouard Philippe and 69% against Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The RN, which already had three senators, gained nine new seats mainly in the South, strengthening its presence in French institutions.