As EU Parliamentary elections approach, nationalist groups in France, led by Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National (RN), are surging in the polls, challenging Emmanuel Macron’s coalition. With just three months left until the vote, the gap between the two sides is widening, reflecting a broader trend across Europe.
Analysts are highlighting border control and environmental policies as key voter concerns, while nationalist leaders advocate for greater national autonomy—and particularly on immigration. Marco Zanni, chairman of the “Identity and Democracy” group at the EU Parliament, is emphasizing the electorate’s role in shaping the future of Europe, and criticizes the current bureaucratic setup as he advocates for more freedom for member states to craft their policies.
