Edwige Diaz of the National Rally says she has 400 sponsorships for Marine Le Pen and appeals to mayors, while about a hundred are still missing.
Pierre-Louis Crescitz
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Key facts
Seeking funding for Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign, the National Rally also announced on Tuesday that it had reached a preliminary agreement…
Tasked with collecting these sponsorships, she specified that about a hundred are still missing. She issued an appeal to mayors who want Marine Le…
Five hundred signatures are required to appear on the starting line of the presidential election. They may be provided by mayors, members of the…
Seeking funding for Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign, the National Rally also announced on Tuesday that it had reached a preliminary agreement with two European banks for a loan of 10.6 million euros.
Tasked with collecting these sponsorships, she specified that about a hundred are still missing. She issued an appeal to mayors who want Marine Le Pen to be able to stand as a candidate.
Five hundred signatures are required to appear on the starting line of the presidential election. They may be provided by mayors, members of the National Assembly, senators, or departmental and regional councilors.
"I am appealing to mayors who want Marine Le Pen to be able to stand as a candidate,"Edwige Diaz said. She wants to"complete these administrative formalities quickly.".
Dig deeper
Who is Marine Le Pen?
A leading figure of the National Rally and a member of parliament, she has already been a presidential candidate and is preparing a new candidacy for 2027.
Who is Edwige Diaz?
A National Rally member of parliament, she is responsible for collecting the elected officials' sponsorships required for Marine Le Pen's candidacy.
What is the National Rally?
A French political party classified as far-right, formerly the National Front, of which Marine Le Pen is the principal figure.
What are the sponsorships for?
They are signatures from elected officials (mayors, members of parliament, departmental or regional councillors) required in order to stand in the presidential election.
Why does this bank loan matter?
Without financing, a presidential campaign cannot be conducted; the party says it has a preliminary loan agreement of 10.6 million euros with two European banks.