Le Pen’s 29-year-old protege is the new face of French far right but observers point to his youth and lack of experienceThe court ruling barring Marine Le Pen from running for president has recast a spotlight on her right-hand man, Jordan Bardella, as debate swirls over who may end up representing the far right in France’s 2027 presidential race.While Le Pen’s lawyer has said she will appeal Monday’s court ruling, the process could drag on for months or years, leaving the ban firmly in place as the country heads towards presidential elections. Polls had long suggested that Le Pen, who helms the far-right the National Rally (RN) party, was among the leading contenders to succeed the country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, after his second and final term ends in 2027. Continue reading…
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Author : Ashifa Kassam
Publish date : 2025-03-31 16:25:00
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Who is Jordan Bardella, likely successor to Marine Le Pen in French presidential race?
