Le Pen Names Bardella as Number Two After Conviction
Marine Le Pen is back in control of her campaign. She will run with Eric Bardella. They plan to run together in the 2027 election.
Marine Le Pen was initially suspended due to a court ruling. The ruling related to embezzlement charges. She has now chosen Eric Bardella to be her running mate. Bardella was previously a backup candidate. Le Pen intends to make Bardella prime minister if she wins the election.
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Highlights
Le Pen's Legal Situation
A court ruling suspended a sentence related to embezzlement charges.
Bardella as Running Mate
Eric Bardella is now Le Pen’s No. 2 candidate.
Prime Minister Plan
Le Pen intends to appoint Bardella prime minister if elected.
2027 Presidential Bid
Le Pen announced her intention to run in the 2027 election.
Conviction in Case
Le Pen was convicted in a case involving European parliamentary assistants.