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Sarkozy Dismisses Le Pen's Threat, Faces 2027 Concerns

12/8/2025

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Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, said Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) is not a danger.
Sarkozy will not back a united front against Le Pen in upcoming election.
In his book, Sarkozy says many of his former supporters may now back Le Pen.
Sarkozy fears Le Pen could be barred from the 2027 presidential race due to embezzlement.
Sébastien Chenu, Le Pen's ally, supported Sarkozy during his prison sentence.

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Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, said Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) is not a danger.
Sarkozy will not back a united front against Le Pen in upcoming election.
In his book, Sarkozy says many of his former supporters may now back Le Pen.
Sarkozy fears Le Pen could be barred from the 2027 presidential race due to embezzlement.
Sébastien Chenu, Le Pen's ally, supported Sarkozy during his prison sentence.