French Politics: Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen

Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally party in France, will stand in the next presidential election if Marine Le Pen is banned from running. Bardella, a young and rising political figure, has shown loyalty to Le Pen and the party's movement.

France's Parliamentary Election

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party wins first round of France's parliamentary election with historic gains, setting up a run-off next week with other parties. Le Pen's party seen winning around 34% of the vote, ahead of Macron's Together alliance and the New Popular Front. High turnout suggests possible record number of three-way run-offs. Horsetrading begins for potential alliances. RN president Bardella ready to be prime minister if party wins absolute majority.

European Parliamentary Elections 2024

Far-right parties made significant gains in the European Parliamentary elections, shifting the parliament membership to the right and causing major defeats for traditional powers like French President Emmanuel Macron. Nationalist and populist parties across Europe surged, making it challenging for the assembly to approve legislation on various issues. The far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen dominated the French polls, prompting Macron to dissolve the national parliament and call for new elections.

French President Macron Dissolves National Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron dissolves National Assembly and calls for a snap legislative election after his party's defeat in the European Parliament elections, with the far-right National Rally party leading in the EU elections in France.

French Politics

French President Emmanuel Macron announces dissolution of National Assembly and snap legislative election after heavy defeat in European Parliament elections.