Elections

French Far-Right Edges Toward Coalition Against Macron

Le Pen’s National Rally, Marion Marechal are in discussions
Bardella would be prime minister if party wins, Le Pen says

Marine Le Pen delivers a speech with party president Jordan Bardella following the European Parliament election, in Paris, on June 9.Photographer: Julien de Rosa/AFP/Getty Images

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By Tara Patel

June 10, 2024 at 5:33 PM UTC

Updated on

June 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM UTC

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party and lawmaker Marion Marechal are in discussions over the possibility of joining forces to take on French President Emmanuel Macron in upcoming legislative elections.

Aligning their movements, which opposed each other in European elections, would rekindle political ties two years after Marechal turned her back on her aunt.