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Politico (4 September 2026)

Marion SOLLETTY

France’s far-right duo are working to paper over their differences ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Jordan Bardella spent months preparing to replace Marine Le Pen as France’s far-right presidential candidate. Now he has a different challenge: falling back in line behind her. 

In just a few days, the two leaders of the National Rally have struck competing notes on sensitive issues, from pensions and the high-profile departure of a top adviser to a long-standing proposal by Le Pen to ban hijabs.

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