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European Populists Gather in Rural France to Back Le Pen’s Election Bid

Held in Mormant-sur-Vernisson to highlight right-wing unity, the gathering aimed to sway judicial decisions on Le Pen’s eligibility.

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Rechtspopulistische und ausländerfeindliche Politiker aus mehreren europäischen Staaten sind am Montag auf Einladung der Partei Rassemblement National von Marine Le Pen in Frankreich zusammengekommen.
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Overview

  • Marine Le Pen organized the ‚Patriots for Europe‘ gathering in Mormant-sur-Vernisson, drawing around 5,000 attendees and major far-right figures.
  • Viktor Orban, Matteo Salvini and Santiago Abascal joined Jordan Bardella to condemn EU migration policies as an “invasion” at the event.
  • Le Pen’s March conviction for misusing EU funds carries a five-year ban on her passive suffrage, with a pending appeal scheduled for next year.
  • The event was explicitly designed to demonstrate popular backing and to influence the French justice system’s decision on Le Pen’s participation in the 2027 presidential election.
  • Despite the show of solidarity, key parties such as Germany’s AfD remain excluded from the Patriots for Europe faction, underscoring divisions within Europe’s right-wing bloc.