The lawfare attempts to derail the populist National Rally in France may backfire, with a survey this week finding that Le Pen deputy Jordan Bardella would win the next presidential election against any other major opponent.

In March, three-time presidential candidate Marine Le Pen was handed a “political death sentence” of a five year ban from seeking any public office over alleged misuse of EU funds. While the National Rally leader has filed for appeal and is hopeful to have the penalty overturned before the 2027 presidential election, she has vowed to support her longtime second in command Jordan Bardella should the ban remain in place.

According to a survey from Odoxa, which did not factor in the currently banned Le Pen, the 30-year-old Bardella leads the entire field of top prospect

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