France's far-right National Rally (RN) has made significant strides in the recent election, although falling short of the majority they had hoped for. In 2017, the RN secured only eight seats, but in the latest election, they have increased their tally to 89 seats, with projections indicating they could win between 132 and 152 seats.
The RN's rise in popularity marks a notable shift in French politics. The party, founded by Jean-Marie Le Pen, a controversial figure known for his extremist views, including Holocaust denial and anti-immigration sentiments, was long considered a fringe group with limited political influence.
