Dozens of meters of queue, this Sunday, July 7, in the middle of the Bois de Vincennes. In front of the Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy, RN activists in evening dress are stamping their feet. Distribution of tricolor flags, pyramid of champagne flutes, serene smiles. Then smartphones come out of pockets, and doubt sets in. After the announcement of the first estimates of 8 p.m., a few applause arises, in the middle of crestfallen faces. However, it is necessary to put on a good face, for the few activists who lend themselves to the journalists’ questions and answers.
Marylou Magal, a journalist in the political department of L’Express, tells us in this video the behind the scenes of a bitter election night for RN activists, convinced a few days ago that an absolute majority was within reach. It can be found on the L’Express website, our app, and all our social networks.