Far Right Advances in France's Senate with Record
The French far right achieved a historic milestone in the Senate by electing 14 representatives, a record for the political group. The indirect vote took place on Sunday (27/9) and renewed half of the seats in the chamber.
France’s far right took a significant step forward in the country’s Senate last Sunday (27/9). The Réunion National Party (RN), together with its allies, won 14 seats in the House, a record number that multiplies by four the number of representatives of the political group in the French Senate.
The result marks a new chapter for the legend, which until then had a reduced presence in the upper house of the French Parliament. The vote, held indirectly, mobilized already elected politicians to define the composition of half of the 384 seats in the Senate.
Historical record for the National Reunion
The 14 vacancies won by the RN and allies represent an expressive leap in relation to the previous bench. According to the data available, the political group now occupies four times more seats than before the election.
Performance is attributed to a combination of factors, including the growth of the party in local elections and the formation of strategic alliances. The source did not detail the exact distribution of the seats among the parties that make up the bloc.
This advance consolidates the presence of the far right in an institution traditionally dominated by center and moderate right parties.
Composition of the new chairs
Of the 14 seats, nine were won directly in Sunday’s election. Three other seats had already been secured in 2023, and two are from lists of the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR).
This distribution shows that the growth of the group was not only in the current elections, but also in previous elections. The UDR, an ally of the RN, contributed to expanding the support base in the Senate.
The sum of these efforts resulted in the historical record celebrated by the legend.
Trajectory of the party in the Senate
The Réunion National entered the French Senate in 2014, still under the name of National Front. That year, the party won two seats, beginning its trajectory in the upper house.
Since then, the legend has undergone name and leadership changes, but has maintained a gradual growth. The current mark of 14 chairs represents a considerable leap in relation to the beginning of its participation.
The French Senate has 384 seats, and elections take place every three years, renewing half of the seats at each election.
Indirect voting and electoral system
The elections to the French Senate are not direct. Already elected politicians, such as mayors, councilors and deputies, form the electoral college responsible for electing senators.
This system favors parties with a strong local presence, which may explain the advance of the RN in regions where the legend has conquered prefectures and assemblies. At each election, 50% of the seats are renewed, ensuring a gradual alternation in the composition of the House.
The source did not detail the exact number of votes received by the party or the turnout of voters.
Leadership and political reaction
The National Reunion is led by Jordan Bardella, the group’s president, but the main political figure of the party is Marine Le Pen, leader in the National Assembly. Le Pen celebrated the result on his account on the social network X.
“This is a historic victory and an important milestone, with the formation, for the first time, of a group in the Senate,” the policy said. The statement highlights the symbolic relevance of the fact to the legend.
The formation of a parliamentary group in the Senate gives the party greater influence in the committees and in the legislative agenda.
Impact and next steps
The advance of the far right in the French Senate could alter the balance of power in the House, although the party is still far from being a majority. The new panel will have the opportunity to present projects and influence debates on topics such as immigration and security.
The result also strengthens Marine Le Pen’s position as a potential candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. The source did not detail the party’s immediate plans in the Senate.
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