France's Far-Right Leaders Step Up Succession Talk as 2026 Election Looms

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the two faces of France's far-right Rassemblement National party, publicly addressed their working relationship in early July. Bardella is positioned to run for president in 2026, while Le Pen commands stronger grassroots support. Their coordinated messaging signals they're united—a question that has dogged French politics for three years.