Marine Le Pen's Fourth Presidential Bid Begins Amid Internal Divisions

Marine Le Pen's fourth presidential bid begins this summer after a dramatic legal reprieve, but her National Rally party still faces a steep climb to break its "glass ceiling" and win in 2027. The far-right leader is taking a slow approach, enjoying extended holidays in her family stronghold of La Trinité-sur-Mer, buoyed by favorable winds from the migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta enclave and strong poll numbers.

Yet the calm belies coming political storms, as the party's most urgent task lies within: transforming from a Bonapartist structure built on court spirit and leader worship into a government-ready force. Internal divisions are emerging, fueled by Jordan Bardella's rise alongside Éric Ciotti as a liberal counterweight. From pensions to climate crisis, the RN's evolution remains incomplete.

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