At the RN congress in Orléans, Jordan Bardella, the only candidate for his succession, is re-elected party president with 98.98% of the votes

Jordan Bardella was re-elected as president of the National Rally (RN) on October 24 during a congress in Orléans, where left-wing figures protested against the far-right. Bardella emphasized the need for support to lead Marine Le Pen to the presidency, highlighting a significant increase in party membership and local elected officials. As the sole candidate for re-election, he took over the RN in 2022. The event coincided with a large protest in Orléans, symbolizing a divided France ahead of the upcoming elections. Marine Le Pen is expected to speak at the congress following Bardella's address.