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Marine Le Pen is betting big on her 30-year-old protégé Jordan Bardella as she eyes the 2027 French presidency, crafting a high-stakes “winning ticket” to balance her populist fire with his youthful, media-savvy appeal. Though convicted of embezzlement and under house arrest, Le Pen remains defiant — and Bardella’s presence at every campaign stop is designed to soften her image and attract undecided voters. While allies see the duo as a transparent power-sharing model, insiders know Le Pen holds the reins — and the risks are steep: policy clashes, lingering legal shadows, and the uphill battle to win over moderates. This isn’t just a campaign — it’s a calculated gamble to redefine the far-right’s future.

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