Is France’s Marine Le Pen about to give up ambition for president’s seat?

Is France’s Marine Le Pen about to give up ambition for president’s seat?

Le Pen, who has run for president three times, said she may be unable to run in the country’s 2027 presidential election due to a fraud conviction. She has asked her political protege Jordan Bardella to prepare to take her place

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her protege, the President of the French far-right National Rally Jordan Bardella. It’s unclear if Bardella can fill Le Pen’s shoes. File image/Reuters