French far-right
Coverage of French far-right in the Nexus archive.
- Who is Jordan Bardella, the successor to French far right's Marine Le Pen?
Marine Le Pen, a French far-right figurehead, was barred from public office for 15 months and sentenced to a year under electronic monitoring after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds. She has stated she will not run for office with an electronic tag, making her protégé Jordan Bardella the likely far-right presidential candidate.
- Le Pen and Bardella vs. a teen with a water pistol
French far-right leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella face a court decision on July 7 regarding Le Pen's eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election due to a conviction for embezzling EU funds. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old named Hamza has sparked controversy in Paris for using a water pistol to harass cyclists, drivers, and police, with his actions polarizing public opinion.
- French far-right starts succession dance before Le Pen verdict
The French far-right is navigating succession as Jordan Bardella positions himself while his mentor awaits a ruling on a potential presidential run.