Shake-Up in the Political Landscape: Marine Le Pen's Protege, Jordan Bardella, Steps Into the Spotlight
Marine Le Pen's young aide set to gear up for an election campaign
Get ready for a potential shift in French politics! With Marine Le Pen's chances of running in the 2027 presidential election hanging in the balance, her 29-year-old protégé, Jordan Bardella, is preparing to take the reins. In an exclusive interview, Le Pen hinted at Bardella's possible run, saying, "I'm pondering the possibility that I might not compete. Jordan is pondering the possibility that he might have to take the helm."
Le Pen, a right-wing populist who has been banished from the political arena due to a conviction for misusing EU funds, continues her campaign alongside her capable protege. She admits, "Of course, it's not my preferred choice, but what can I do?" she lamented. Le Pen remains adamant that the verdict against her was politically charged.
As the sole leader of the Rassemblement National (RN), Bardella is positioning himself as a potential candidate for the 2027 presidential race. Until the appeal process concludes in the summer of 2026, Le Pen and Bardella will campaign side by side. "Regardless of the outcome, we will join forces," Le Pen confirmed.
Le Pen has repeatedly expressed her ambition to contest the election, with polls predicting her entry into the first round. However, with incumbent Emmanuel Macron set to step down, the other candidates remain uncertain.
Who Is Jordan Bardella?
Born on September 13, 1995, in Drancy, France, Jordan Bardella is a prominent French politician who has been the president of Rassemblement National (RN), the main far-right party in France, since 2021. His political journey began in 2012 when he joined the Front National (now RN). Over the years, he has held numerous roles within the party, including assistant parliamentarian, party spokesperson, national bureau member, and director of the RN youth branch.
Bardella's impressive resume also includes serving as a regional councillor in Île-de-France and being elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 2019 and again in 2024. He currently serves as the president of the group Patriotes pour l'Europe in the European Parliament. Bardella's rise to power as RN president followed Marine Le Pen's 2022 presidential campaign, during which he acted as the interim leader prior to his official appointment[2][4][5].
Recent polls suggest Bardella's prominence within the party and increasing popularity among voters position him favorably as the far-right's choice for the presidency should Le Pen remain disqualified due to her conviction[3][4][5].
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing political landscape in France!
Source: ntv.de, uzh/AFP
- Marine Le Pen
- France
- Paris
- Right-wing populism
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