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Rassemblement National: a nationalist and sovereignist party
Rassemblement National (RN), formerly Front National, is a French political party founded in 1972 by Jean-Marie Le Pen and now led by Marine Le Pen. Positioned on the far right, the RN defends nationalist, sovereignist and conservative ideas. The party campaigns to limit immigration, combat insecurity and preserve national identity. It also advocates a protectionist economic policy and a reorientation of relations with the European Union. A major player on the French political landscape, the RN is seeking to bring people together beyond its traditional base.