2027 Presidential Election: RN supporters back Le Pen but fear a disrupted campaign

A recent poll indicates that a slim majority of French citizens support Marine Le Pen's decision to run for president in the 2027 election. The Odoxa-Backbone survey, conducted for Le Figaro, found that 51% of respondents believe Le Pen is justified in pursuing the presidency, positioning her as the "natural candidate" for the Rassemblement National (RN) party.

Despite this majority support, a significant portion of her own party's sympathizers, 42%, view her ongoing legal troubles as a potential hindrance to her campaign. This sentiment is shared by supporters of other parties, with 56% of Les Républicains (LR) sympathizers and 50% of Renaissance supporters also believing she is making the right choice to run.

The context for these opinions includes Le Pen's recent conviction in an appeal case for "misappropriation of public funds" related to her time as a Member of the European Parliament for the FN party. Following this conviction, she has decided to appeal to the Court of Cassation, aiming to prevent the imposition of an electronic monitoring bracelet.

Politicians have also weighed in on Le Pen's candidacy. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal commented that the decision raises a "moral" issue, while Othman Nasrou, associated with Bruno Retailleau, has been critical of Le Pen's political stance and legal situation. The article notes that further details are available to subscribers.