Marine Le Pen’s July 2026 court reprieve and subsequent presidential announcement have locked in a joint-ticket strategy with Jordan Bardella positioned as the designated prime minister should the National Rally prevail in 2027. Le Pen has repeatedly described the pairing as a “winning duo” and “solid ticket,” with Bardella appearing alongside her at campaign events to leverage his stronger youth and social-media appeal while she supplies presidential experience. No public statements or internal signals since the appeals ruling indicate a shift toward an alternative nominee. The final cassation appeal on her embezzlement conviction remains outstanding and could affect campaign logistics, yet it has not altered the stated succession plan. Any change would require a breakdown in party unity or a post-election parliamentary arithmetic that pressures Le Pen to select a different figure capable of securing Assembly confidence. The next major catalysts are the April–May 2027 presidential vote and any subsequent legislative contest that determines whether the RN can govern without coalition concessions.