Far-right Bardella to run for 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.

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“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,” he said in an interview with Le Parisien published late on Saturday.

It’s the clearest indication the 29-year-old has given about a possible candidacy, after previously deflecting questions on a potential run.