Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

In a recent opinion poll, Marine Le Pen was predicted to secure up to 37% of votes in the 2027 French presidential election, a significant increase from previous years. However, Le Pen’s political ambitions were derailed when she was convicted of embezzling EU funds, barring her from running for public office for five years. This development could potentially pave the way for Le Pen’s protege, Jordan Bardella, to become the far-right party’s next presidential candidate.

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