Le Pen says it’s ‘a relief’ Bardella can stand in French presidential election if she’s banned

Marine Le Pen expressed relief that Jordan Bardella could run in the 2027 French presidential election if she is barred due to a conviction. Le Pen, who is appealing a court ruling excluding her from the race, described Bardella as the National Rally’s alternative. Bardella outlined a softer approach to foreign policy while maintaining the party’s EU criticism.