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Jordan Bardella Steps Forward as National Rally’s 2027 Presidential Candidate Contingency

Bardella confirms his readiness to run if Marine Le Pen remains barred following her conviction and five-year office ban, with her appeal decision expected next summer.

Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) political party, greets supporters at a rally in support of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen in Paris, France, April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jordan Bardella, president of France's National Rally, has declared he will run for president in 2027 if Marine Le Pen is unable to due to her legal challenges.
  • Marine Le Pen was convicted in March 2025 for misappropriating over €4 million in EU funds and is currently barred from holding public office for five years.
  • Le Pen denies wrongdoing, claims the ruling is politically motivated, and is appealing the conviction, with a decision anticipated by summer 2026.
  • Bardella, 29, has long been seen as Le Pen’s protégé and emphasized the importance of party unity while confirming his readiness to step in as a candidate.
  • National Rally is preparing for the 2027 election under uncertain leadership, with Le Pen’s legal fate leaving her presidential ambitions in doubt.