Jordan Bardella’s Rassemblement National (RN) has now recruited 150,000 members, consolidating its position as France’s largest political party. When Bardella took over in September 2022, the party had just 40,000 members.
Polls show RN as the clear favorite in potential early legislative elections, with 36% support in the first round. Voters of centre-right Les Républicains are increasingly open to a coalition government including RN—with 42% of French citizens preferring Bardella as prime minister over other prominent figures.
The surge in membership and public support strengthens RN’s symbolic status, clearly distancing it from rival parties on the right. Bardella’s pro-business stance also attracts traditional right-wing voters, boosting his potential as a future coalition leader.
