With France’s 2027 presidential election looming, all eyes are on Rassemblement National President Jordan Bardella, who currently leads in early polling data. As concerns grow over the potential rise of the far-right, Bardella will appear on the BFMTV Forum tonight at 4:00 PM PST to address key issues with French citizens and outline his vision for the country’s future. recent surveys indicate nearly half of French voters would actively seek to block the rassemblement National from gaining power, setting the stage for a possibly contentious election cycle.
Jordan Bardella Arrives at BFMTV Studios
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Jordan Bardella has arrived at the BFMTV studios. The BFMTV Forum is set to begin at 4:00 PM PST, and you can follow the program live.
Nearly Half of French Voters Would Block Rassemblement National in New Elections
According to a recent “Opinion en Direct” poll by the Elabe institute for BFMTV, nearly half of French voters (49%) would prefer that parties and voters unite to prevent the Rassemblement National from gaining a majority in the National Assembly, should legislative elections be held.
Among young people aged 18 to 24, that figure rises to 60%. A similar sentiment against the RN is also prevalent among residents of rural communities (55%) and those in managerial and intermediate professions (54%).
Left-leaning voters are overwhelmingly in favor of voting to block the far-right, with 84% supporting the effort. Voters from Renaissance and its allies also largely support a blocking vote, at 67%. However, only 30% of Les Républicains voters expressed support for such a front.
Rassemblement National President Leading in Polls for 2027
With approximately a year and a half until the presidential election, Jordan Bardella remains the frontrunner in the first round, significantly ahead of Édouard Philippe and Raphaël Glucksmann, according to a Verian poll for the magazine L’Hémicycle published in late November.
Bardella would dominate the first round of the election if it were held now, garnering 35.5% to 36.5% of the vote depending on the scenario, well ahead of former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe (16.5%-17%) and Place Publique party leader Raphaël Glucksmann (11.5%-13%). Notably, the Rassemblement National president leads in all age groups. This polling data offers a snapshot of the current political landscape as France approaches a pivotal election cycle.
Jordan Bardella to Appear on BFMTV Forum at 4:00 PM PST
The president of Rassemblement National, Jordan Bardella, is a guest on the BFMTV Forum tonight, starting at 4:00 PM PST.
Hosted by Maxime Switek and Marie Chantrais, he will face questions from 15 French citizens on a range of topics: the economy and purchasing power, the international situation and France’s role in the world, security and immigration, as well as his personal ambitions for 2027.
