In a surprising turn of events, the Rassemblement National (RN), led by Jordan Bardella, faced an unexpected setback in France's recent legislative elections.

Despite securing over 36% of the votes and 10 million supporters, the far-right party emerged as only the third-largest group in the National Assembly with 143 seats.

This paradoxical result places RN behind both the New Popular Front (184 seats) and the presidential camp (166 seats).

The outcome has sparked debates about electoral representation, with RN supporters decrying a 'confiscated vote' while opponents celebrate.

As RN grapples with this defeat, internal voices are calling for self-examination and strategic reassessment, potentially signaling a shift in the party's approach to future elections.