France faces potential political realignment as Le Pen and Bardella lead polls

News24 host Samara Gill examines polling figures showing strong support for Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with establishment candidates trailing. “We've got Marine Le Pen, who is polling at around 34 per cent nationally ahead of the 2027 presidential election,” Ms Gill said. “We've also got Jordan Bardella. Now he's at 35 per cent in a separate poll that was done in October. “Meanwhile, establishment candidates are trailing significantly. “Are we witnessing a fundamental political realignment in France?”