Less than a week after announcing her 2027 presidential candidacy, Marine Le Pen has sparked concern among business leaders. Convicted on appeal for misappropriating public funds, she gained four points in polls. The business community, which had backed Jordan Bardella, now plans to oppose her program.
On July 12, 2026, the business world reacted with shock to Marine Le Pen’s decision to run despite her conviction. An appeal court ruling was seen as harsh yet left her free to stand.
Business leaders who had valued Jordan Bardella’s pro-business stance now view Marine Le Pen as a political enemy. They have stated they are determined to fight her economic program.
Polls by Ifop and Elabe show her candidacy has had no negative effect, placing her at the level previously reached by Bardella. Other candidates such as Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal continue their campaigns amid this landscape.
