Jordan Bardella has served as president of France’s National Rally (RN) since 2022 and remains the party’s most prominent figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election. A Paris appeals court ruling on July 7, 2026, upheld Marine Le Pen’s five-year public-office ban in the EU funds case, positioning Bardella as the likely RN nominee while the pair continues joint campaign events. Public statements from both leaders affirm ongoing cooperation, though analysts note longstanding differences on economic policy—Le Pen favoring a more statist approach and Bardella a comparatively liberal stance. No verified reports indicate plans for Bardella’s departure; recent developments instead reinforce his institutional role within the party ahead of scheduled electoral milestones.