National Unity Government: Marine Le Pen's Vision for France
The National Rally (RN), under the leadership of Marine Le Pen, has expressed strong confidence in winning the legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7, with the ambition of forming a government of national unity. During a campaign stop in Hénin-Beaumont, Le Pen emphasized the dire state of the nation and her party's commitment to bringing together all French people to address these issues.
Le Pen reiterated that Jordan Bardella, the party's candidate for Matignon, would be responsible for forming his team but stressed that the current focus is not on distributing roles. She highlighted the significant threat posed by the extreme left, describing it as both radical and violent. The RN’s first action in power would include establishing a major commission to audit the nation's accounts, aiming to uncover hidden expenses and identify potential savings.
Campaign Promises and Challenges
A key part of RN's election strategy includes reducing VAT on energy and addressing the financial strain of immigration. Le Pen argued that the current immigration rate imposes considerable costs on housing, healthcare, and education, advocating for policies that limit this financial burden. The party's profession of faith document, revealed by Le Figaro, outlines eight campaign themes that will be communicated to all candidates, reflecting RN's broad appeal to voters from various political backgrounds.
Marine Le Pen also criticized Éric Zemmour, leader of the Reconquest! party, accusing him of damaging any potential for a union among right-wing factions, making it clear that existing conditions prevent any collaboration. Nevertheless, the RN is hoping for a 'joint trip' between Bardella and Éric Ciotti during the campaign, despite some Republican members' resistance to collaborations with the RN.
The RN dreams of a broad coalition and strong majority, tapping into support from voters across the political spectrum, including right, left, and Reconquest! followers. This ambitious vision underlines their goal of transforming governmental structures and policies to 'get France out of the rut'.
- Marine Le Pen’s niece, Marion Maréchal, also supports the union of the right-wing forces, although she has faced exclusion from Zemmour's party. This internal discord further complicates the potential for a unified right-wing front.
- Aside from auditing the national accounts, other emergent policies from the RN include immediate reductions in VAT on energy and implementing stringent immigration controls to reduce financial burdens on the French state. These proposals are part of the broader RN effort to attract a wide voter base preparing for the legislative elections.
