Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella Face Internal Tensions Ahead of 2027 Election

In September 2026, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally (Rassemblement national), are navigating internal party tensions. Bardella has publicly affirmed his loyalty to Le Pen despite reported friction between them. Meanwhile, a poll shows Le Pen gaining significant support among retirees for the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen has also voiced support for French tobacconists against tax increases, while Bardella is outlining his international ambitions, including an immigration agreement with Nigel Farage. The headlines suggest a party balancing internal unity with electoral strategy.