Jordan Bardella gropes through the chaos of the French far right
Briefly

The National Rally, formerly the National Front, has attempted to makeover its image from radical origins to a mainstream political party, but faces internal conflicts. Marine Le Pen's recent legal issues, including a conviction leading to a suspended prison sentence and political restrictions, jeopardize her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential elections. As she may be unable to run, her protégé Jordan Bardella stands poised to take on a leadership role. This transition marks a departure from the party's legacy of familial ties, reflecting its ongoing evolution.
The National Rally has transformed from its extremist origins into a mainstream party, facing challenges from resignations and leadership change amid legal troubles for its leader, Marine Le Pen.
Marine Le Pen's recent conviction could hinder her ambitions for the presidency in 2027, possibly paving the way for her protégé Jordan Bardella to assume leadership of the party.
The party's trajectory of denial and rebranding highlights its struggle to break away from its controversial past and fully establish itself as a legitimate political entity.
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