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The National Rally (French: Rassemblement national, RN), until June 2018 known as the National Front (French: Front national, FN), is a right-wing populist and nationalist political party in France. Most political commentators place the RN on the far-right or extreme right, but other sources suggest that the party's position on the political spectrum has become more difficult to define clearly. Owing to the French electoral system, the party's representation in public office has been limited despite its significant share of the vote. Its major policies include opposition to French membership in NATO, European Union, the Schengen Area, and the Eurozone. As an anti-European Union party, the National Rally has opposed the European Union since its creation. The party also supports greater government intervention in the economy, protectionism, a zero tolerance approach to law and order, and significant cuts to legal immigration.