Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has been barred from running for president for five years due to a court ruling related to embezzling EU funds. In response, she has endorsed Jordan Bardella, her potential successor, for the 2027 election. Le Pen expressed her concerns over the implications of her disqualification, arguing it could alienate voters. Although she has appealed the ruling, a decision is expected in 2026, just ahead of the election, which may alter the political landscape significantly.
I accept that I cannot run. Jordan accepts that he must step in. I myself have asked him to think about it and prepare for this possibility.
Le Pen warned that blocking her from running could further alienate voters and destabilise the political landscape. Many French people, regardless of their political convictions, would then understand that the rules of the game have been manipulated.
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