Marine Le Pen’s niece seeks rightwing alliance for 2027 French election
Marion Maréchal returns to family fold and will back Rassemblement National’s presidential campaign
Marion Maréchal returns to family fold and will back Rassemblement National’s presidential campaign

France’s far-right leader clears path for protégé Jordan Bardella to run in 2027 if embezzlement conviction is upheld

Fragmented field on left and centre boosts far right hopes for the Élysée Palace

Municipal elections will set the scene for next year’s presidential race as the far right looks to gain ground

Far-right Rassemblement National leader accused of wrongly paying for media training

Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen would have benefited from a positive ruling

City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest