OPINION: In the French far right, the rift widens between Le Pen and Bardella

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“OPINION: In the French far right, the rift widens between Le Pen and Bardella”

The party is still leading the polls for next year's French election, but as John Lichfield reports there are increasing tensions within the far right Rassemblement National party, particularly between Marine Le Pen and her deputy Jordan Bardella.

Key facts

• The party's internal divisions may impact its performance in the election
• The election is scheduled to take place next year
• Rassemblement National is leading the polls for the French election
• Tensions are increasing between Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella
• The party's internal divisions may impact its performance in the election
• The election is scheduled to take place next year

Center-leaning outlets

• The Local (FR)