Far-Right Bardella to Run for French President If Le Pen Barred

Jordan Bardella, the leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, said he would stand for president in the 2027 election if Marine Le Pen was barred from running.

“There is no ambiguity about the fact that Marine Le Pen is my candidate, and if she was prevented tomorrow, I think I would be able to say to you that I will be the candidate. I cannot be clearer than that,” Bardella said in an interview with Le Parisien newspaper published late on Saturday.