Just a few weeks ago, Le Pen and Bardella had condemned “the acts of hostility committed in Europe” by Russia, clearly distancing themselves from the Russian president. To the Financial Times, however, he suggested that financial aid to Ukraine should be halted within six months of his election

The Prime Minister is seeking savings from pensions, but Le Pen is resisting. The Socialists are threatening a vote of no confidence over inheritance tax

Following the meeting convened by Macron at the Élysée Palace, during which the French intelligence services shared their concerns with political leaders regarding Russian hybrid threats, the Rassemblement National issued a surprisingly clear statement: aid to Kyiv can be discussed, but we cannot accept Moscow dictating European policy through intimidation, sabotage and destabilisation. A statement that it would be good to see in Italy too

It’s not just the Lega and Forza Italia: the electoral success of the German nationalist party is also dividing European conservatives. Orbán, Wilders and Zemmour are celebrating, whilst Le Pen, Bardella and Farage remain silent

First Edouard Philippe, then Raphaël Glucksmann, and finally Gabriel Attal have been the targets of disinformation campaigns orchestrated by pro-Russian networks. France is one of the European countries most affected by such campaigns and, at the same time, best equipped to counter them; however, an increase in these threats is anticipated ahead of the 2027 presidential elections (threats which have already become a subject of political contention)