'Decision time' for far right National Rally as ruling clears Le Pen's way for election run
Summary
France’s appeals court has ruled that Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, is banned from holding public office for 15 months. This ruling raises questions about whether she will run in the 2027 presidential election or let her younger protégé, Jordan Bardella, run instead.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally party in France.
- A court has banned Le Pen from holding public office for 15 months.
- Despite the ban, she might still run for president but would have to wear an electronic tag.
- Le Pen has said wearing an electronic tag is unacceptable to her.
- Jordan Bardella, 30 years old, is Le Pen’s popular protégé and possible alternative candidate.
- The party must decide soon whether Le Pen or Bardella will run in the 2027 presidential election.
- The ruling could change the political landscape in France’s upcoming election.
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