Jordan Bardella poised to lead France in 2027 election as far‑right poll surge

A recent Odoxa poll shows French voters favour candidates with strong military credentials ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Former prime minister Edouard Philippe ranks highly, but the youngest candidate, National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, is perceived as the most capable war leader, edging out Marine Le Pen, Bruno Retailleau and Gabriel Attal.

Think‑tank scenarios for a Bardella presidency predict a nationalist agenda on migration, energy, defence and EU institutions, likely putting France at odds with European partners. The analysis likens a potential RN government to the right‑wing populist models of Viktor Orban and Giorgia Meloni, warning of a more isolated France that could challenge the “arteries” of a unified Europe. Bardella’s rhetoric stresses restoring French “grandeur,” echoing de Gaulle: “France cannot be France without grandeur.”

Both pieces underline the electoral momentum of the far‑right in France and its possible ramifications for European politics and security.