politics

David Rachline, the RN Mayor of Fréjus, to be Tried in September for Favoritism

December 19, 2025 Le Monde
David Rachline, the RN Mayor of Fréjus, to be Tried in September for Favoritism

David Rachline, RN mayor of Fréjus, will be tried in September for alleged favoritism.

SUMMARY

David Rachline, RN mayor of Fréjus, will face trial in September for alleged favoritism in awarding public contracts, a case occurring amid internal tensions within the National Rally.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • David Rachline will be tried in September for favoritism.
  • The case concerns the awarding of public contracts in Fréjus.
  • This legal proceeding occurs as the RN experiences internal tensions.

CORE SUBJECT

David Rachline's Favoritism Trial

A photograph taken with neo-fascist activists, shared in October on his social media? For weeks, senior members of the National Rally (RN) had hinted that other reasons led to the removal of David Rachline, mayor of Fréjus, from the party's leadership bodies. However, it is a case of favoritism that will now bring him before the courts. Indeed, David Rachline will be tried next September for alleged favoritism in the awarding of public contracts during his time as mayor. This legal proceeding comes at a time when the RN is experiencing internal tensions and reshuffles. The case raises questions about municipal management and transparency within the party, while David Rachline remains an important figure of the RN in southern France.

KEYWORDS

David Rachline National Rally favoritism trial Fréjus public contracts

MENTIONED ENTITIES 3

David Rachline

👤 Person_Male

RN mayor of Fréjus, accused of favoritism

National Rally

🏛️ Political_Party

French far-right political party

Fréjus

📍 Location_City

City where David Rachline is mayor