If you ask a passerby in the street what the National Rally’s favorite themes are, he will probably answer you “immigration and security”. Two historical subjects developed since the creation of the FN 50 years ago and essential electorally… but more sufficient to seek new voters. At the RN, the reflection is therefore quite simple: the presidential program of 2022 will not be enough to exist until 2027. We must therefore renew ourselves, find new subjects to regain control of the agenda. In politics, we say “create new markers” or “install new divisions”.
In the entourage of Marine Le Pen, some think, for example, to propose the wearing of the uniform at the college. A subject which, according to them, would make it possible to speak of secularism, authority and social equality. An idea that does not achieve consensus: “Marine is not interested“, has fun and a framework.
In addition, the RN would like to score points on ecology. “Our project is ready but we are not heard“, deplores a deputy. There is no doubt that “localism” will return to the elements of language on TV sets, in the same way as energy or purchasing power where the RN is already present.
To push its subjects, the RN played a tactical blow in the National Assembly: the opposition is entitled to what is called a “parliamentary niche”, a session where the agenda is decided by the deputies themselves. same. The RN should have had its day in October but the group preferred to shift its niche to January. “It gives us more time to feel the country and better target a bill”, decrypts a manager. In January, the RN thus intends to propose a subject around purchasing power or energy, a subject to appear close to the concerns of the French who will suffer this winter.
During the presidential campaign, polling institutes had measured that competition from Eric Zemmour had allowed Marine Le Pen to soften his image in public opinion. While the Nupes is in difficulty with its business, the RN, always in search of respectability, intends to take advantage of the period to install the image of a serious party and ready to govern.