Nationalism is a strong force in French politics, and the ongoing European crisis may be nurturing its growth. The National Front, which represents French nationalism politically, fared better in the most recent presidential election than in previous ones. Central to the party's platform is the notion that immigration is a threat to national identity and that the European Union has weakened the French economy. With high rates of immigration and with the European Union integrating further, the ideals espoused by the National Front may appear even more valid in the eyes of French voters. Already mainstream political parties are adopting some aspects of the National Front's platform to reflect the party's growing popularity. But becoming a widely accepted party in the French political establishment will prove difficult in a system that disfavors fringe groups.