Marine Le Pen's ally, Jordan Bardella, remains at the helm of the French far-right party

Jordan Bardella was re-elected as the leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) party during its congress in Orléans, amid protests. Bardella, a close ally of Marine Le Pen, received 98.98% of the votes with a turnout of nearly 68%. He has been in this position since 2022 and is seen as a frontrunner for the upcoming presidential elections, especially if Le Pen's candidacy is jeopardized due to legal issues. Bardella's leadership reflects the collaboration between the RN and Hungary's Fidesz party, indicating a shift in European far-right alliances.