French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is poised to emerge as one of the biggest winners in the upcoming European Parliament election, despite not being on the ballot. Polls indicate that her National Rally party is likely to secure the top spot in France, surpassing President Emmanuel Macron's moderate pro-business party. The rise of anti-immigration and nationalist sentiments across Europe is contributing to Le Pen's growing influence.
The elections taking place from June 6-9 in all 27 EU countries are expected to shift the balance of power in the European Parliament and the European Commission towards the right and far right. This shift could have significant implications for the EU's future and potentially enhance Le Pen's prospects of winning the French presidency in 2027.
