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What does Le Pen's presidential bid mean for relationship with Bardella? Cover image: © France 24

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Issued on: 08/07/2026 - 17:42

French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has decided to run for president despite her conviction on embezzlement charges and she is counting on her political heir Jordan Bardella to run alongside her, casting him as her future prime minister. But how aligned are Marine Le Pen and Bardella? Do they think alike? Increasingly, the answer is no and the number of issues they express differences on is growing.