Jordan Bardella

Jordan Bardella, 30, was being groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.

The article humorously describes a fictional movie 'Hard Borders' featuring Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage as protagonists battling a crypto billionaire to destroy Brussels. The plot includes challenges like ankle monitors for Le Pen and Farage's resignation, with a sequel titled 'Hard Borders 2' planned for 2027.

French politicians across the political spectrum praised France's World Cup quarterfinal victory over Morocco, with President Emmanuel Macron and National Rally leader Jordan Bardella publicly congratulating the team. No reactions were noted from several 2027 presidential candidates.

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella promoted their campaign 'ticket' during a trip to La Flèche. Bardella's presidential ambitions were delayed as his status changed, while the 'marinistes' circle gained momentum. The discussion highlights questions about Bardella's influence and program.

Jordan Bardella, after a year of seeking France's presidency, has settled for a deputy role. Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement National, announced her candidacy, with the event taking place in La Flèche, France on July 8, 2026.

Marine Le Pen is leveraging Jordan Bardella's youth appeal and business connections to broaden the National Rally's voter base ahead of the 2027 French presidential election. Bardella has remained closely by Le Pen's side following her guilty verdict for embezzling European Parliament funds, which includes a year of house arrest but allows her to run for president. The pair are positioning themselves as a joint 'ticket,' with Le Pen as president and Bardella as prime minister, a strategy seen as either innovative or desperate.

Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the fourth presidential election, highlighting her partnership with Jordan Bardella and the potential impact on her opponents' campaigns. The article discusses the risks she faces and analyzes the political implications of her decision.

Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign hinges on voters overlooking her embezzlement conviction, which was upheld by a Paris appeals court but allows her to run while appealing to France's highest court. Her party, National Rally, had prepared Jordan Bardella as an alternative candidate after the conviction initially barred her from office, but the court's revised sentencing enabled her to campaign with limited restrictions.

Marine Le Pen remains in charge of France’s far-right presidential campaign after a court ruling allowed her to continue seeking the 2027 presidency. She is running alongside Jordan Bardella, positioning him as her potential prime minister, despite a court conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds. Bardella, previously designated as the party’s alternate candidate, is now campaigning with Le Pen.

Marine Le Pen announced her 2027 French presidential bid, ending hopes in Brussels that Jordan Bardella would succeed her as National Rally leader. EU officials fear a Le Pen or Bardella presidency could disrupt negotiations on the bloc's budget and defense cooperation, with Bardella seen as more pragmatic but both figures posing challenges to EU consensus.

Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027 after her election ban was reduced to 15 months. She plans to appeal her house arrest sentence to avoid wearing an ankle monitor during the campaign and has named Jordan Bardella as her potential future prime minister.

Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election despite a court ruling that imposed a three-year prison term and a 45-month ban on public office. She plans to appeal the decision to France’s highest court to suspend her sentence, allowing her to campaign without an electronic monitoring bracelet.

Marine Le Pen decides to run for president following an appeals conviction. She and Jordan Bardella left a party meeting at the Rassemblement National headquarters in Paris on July 7, 2026.

Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, will run in next year’s presidential election despite a reduced legal ban and house arrest. She announced Jordan Bardella as her running mate for prime minister, aiming to lead her party in a fourth bid for power. The article questions whether she can succeed after previous failures, noting her party’s current popularity but challenges in attracting new voters.

Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader, will run for president in 2027 despite a Paris Court of Appeals conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds. She plans to challenge the verdict in a higher court and claims innocence, while National Rally President Jordan Bardella is positioned as a potential successor.

A French court upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling public funds but allowed her to run for president next year. The court decision may require her to wear an ankle monitor during the campaign, potentially shifting campaign responsibilities to her deputy Jordan Bardella. A National Rally victory could disrupt French governance and impact the EU.

Marine Le Pen may run for the presidential election but would require wearing an electronic bracelet, which she has refused. She will announce her decision in a primetime interview, with Jordan Bardella poised to replace her if she does not run.

A Paris appeals court allowed Marine Le Pen to run for French president in 2027 but required her to wear an electronic bracelet after convicting her of misusing European Parliament funds. The court reduced her office ban and prison sentence, but she faces uncertainty over campaigning with the bracelet, potentially paving the way for Jordan Bardella to replace her.

Marine Le Pen may run in the 2027 presidential election after an appeal court ruled she can hold office despite a 15-month ban, though she has rejected running with an electronic tag. The National Rally party must decide whether she competes or supports Jordan Bardella as her successor.

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.

A French court allowed far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for president in 2027 but required her to wear an electronic bracelet, a condition she has rejected. The court reduced her prison sentence and elected office ban compared to a prior conviction related to misuse of European Parliament funds.

Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run for the 2027 French presidency is being decided by a Paris appeals court. A ruling could bar her from holding office due to a prior conviction for misusing European Parliament funds, potentially replacing her with Jordan Bardella as the National Rally's candidate.

A French court will decide if Marine Le Pen can run in next year’s presidential elections, following her appeal of a 2025 conviction for embezzling public funds, which resulted in a jail sentence and a five-year ban on public office. If upheld, Jordan Bardella would lead her National Rally party, which holds a commanding opinion poll lead.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's eligibility for the 2027 presidential election is under review by a Paris appeals court following a 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds. A potential five-year ban on holding elected office could end her political career and shift leadership to Jordan Bardella of the National Rally party.

Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run for the 2027 French presidency is being decided by a Paris appeals court. She is appealing a conviction for misusing European Parliament funds, which could bar her from elected office. A ruling upholding the ban might shift the National Rally's leadership to Jordan Bardella.

A Paris appeals court is ruling on Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run for the 2027 French presidency after she was convicted of misusing European Parliament funds. The verdict could bar her from elected office for up to five years, potentially replacing her with Jordan Bardella as National Rally leader.

Marine Le Pen faces a court decision on embezzlement charges, which could bar her from public office and potentially make Jordan Bardella the presidential candidate for Rassemblement National. The NATO summit in Ankara will focus on European defense spending, including a $120 billion plan with significant US industry involvement.

France's National Rally leader Marine Le Pen faces a potential five-year ban on public office in a Paris appeals court ruling that could prevent her from running in 2027. If upheld, Jordan Bardella, her 30-year-old protégé, would likely begin his campaign. NATO allies meet in Ankara to avoid conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump, while the EU's Entry/Exit System causes border issues.

Marine Le Pen will learn on Tuesday if a Paris appeals court will allow her to run in next year’s election, impacting leadership of France’s National Rally. The ruling determines whether she or Jordan Bardella will lead the party in the general elections.

Marine Le Pen faces a Paris court decision on her eligibility to run for the 2027 French presidency after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds. Jordan Bardella, the National Rally President, is positioned as her substitute if she is barred from running.

Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, faces legal challenges as police raided contractors linked to the party's dissolved European Parliament group. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigates alleged irregular spending by the party's former and new groups, including €4.3 million and €280,000 in potential breaches. Bardella and allies claim the investigations are politically motivated.

Marine Le Pen will learn today if she can run for the French presidency after appealing an embezzlement conviction and a five-year ban on public office. If the court upholds the judgment, Jordan Bardella, the National Rally's party president, becomes the alternative candidate.

Marine Le Pen faces a court ruling on her eligibility to run in the 2027 French presidential election due to a 2025 case involving misuse of European Parliament funds. Jordan Bardella, her 30-year-old protege and National Rally party president, would replace her if barred. The National Rally, formerly National Front, has transformed into a major political force under Le Pen's leadership.

Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right Rassemblement National, visited a memorial for the victims and hostages of the October 7, 2023 attacks at the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Reim, Israel, on March 26, 2025, accompanied by Israeli officer Ethan Dana.

Marine Le Pen's potential replacement as National Rally's presidential candidate, Jordan Bardella, differs from her in name and political approach. Bardella, who leads the rebranded National Rally, emphasizes business-friendly policies, while Le Pen focuses on working-class issues. The party's shift from the National Front includes distancing from Le Pen's father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, and his controversial legacy.

Resigned Le Pen and Jordan Bardella attended a Rassemblement National party festival in Liévin on July 4, 2026, ahead of a significant court decision. The event highlights the party's activities amid ongoing legal developments involving its leaders.

Jordan Bardella, 30, will become the National Rally party's presidential candidate if Marine Le Pen's appeal against a legal ban on running for office fails on Tuesday. The party has maintained a united front, positioning Le Pen as the preferred candidate with Bardella as the backup option, but uncertainty has grown as Le Pen's appeal prospects dim. Bardella has begun building his presidential profile through media and international engagements.

French presidential hopeful Edouard Philippe criticized the National Rally for inconsistent policies during a campaign rally, highlighting contradictions in their economic and social stances. He also addressed the ongoing legal challenge against Marine Le Pen, which could shift the party's leadership to Jordan Bardella, and outlined his vision for France's economy and public finances.

A Paris appeals court is set to rule on Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case, which could determine her eligibility to run in France's 2027 presidential election. Le Pen, a far-right leader, faces a five-year ban on holding elected office from a 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds, which she denies wrongdoing. If barred, her protégé Jordan Bardella may replace her as the National Rally party's candidate.

EU conservative politicians are visiting Washington to address strained relations with President Donald Trump, driven by recent disputes over Greenland, tariffs, and military interventions. The trip aims to repair transatlantic ties amid growing tensions between Trump and European leaders.