Presidential race 2027 heats up as RN figures join morning shows and clash over constitutional role

Six months before the first round of the 2027 French presidential election, the RN placed three of its figures - Sarah Knafo, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez and deputy Sébastien Chenu - on national morning broadcasts to promote its platform. The party intensified its attack on the Constitutional Council, with Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella urging the council's president to step down after he warned that constitutional change could not be achieved via referendum.

Minister Aurore Bergé countered, emphasizing that the rule of law protects all citizens. Meanwhile, a mediated conversation between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Marine Le Pen highlighted the RN's stance on Ukrainian assistance, pledging to maintain funding for six months if elected but to discontinue it thereafter. Polls continue to show Le Pen leading with at least 35% in the first round, while other candidates lag far behind. The government also warned of a nationwide mobilisation scheduled for the following day, adding tension to the campaign atmosphere.