Project Syndicate • 10/12/2026 – 10/13/2026

The scandal involving antisemitic comments made by Jordan Bardella, a member of the far-right National Rally, may resolve quickly, allowing Marine Le Pen to continue her strategy of aiming for the 2027 presidential election and potentially appointing Bardella as her prime minister. However, there are two alternative scenarios that could negatively impact Bardella.
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