French far right’s Le Pen asks protege to prep for 2027 presidential bid
Summary
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally Party, has suggested Jordan Bardella might take her place in the 2027 presidential election. This comes after she was banned from holding public office due to a conviction, which she is appealing.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally party in France.
- She has been banned from public office for five years due to a conviction related to EU funds.
- Le Pen appealed the conviction and is awaiting a decision from a Paris court in 2026.
- She has proposed Jordan Bardella as her potential successor for the upcoming election.
- Jordan Bardella became president of the National Rally in 2022.
- Le Pen believes stopping her candidacy could upset voters.
- French law prevents current President Emmanuel Macron from running for a third term.
- Recent polls show Jordan Bardella is slightly more popular than Le Pen.
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