Part 8/12:
The Future of Populist Movements
Le Pen’s resilience suggests that lawfare and political suppression may ultimately have the opposite effect, galvanizing support and exposing the flaws within the ruling system. As Le Pen and her counterparts continue to face legal challenges, younger, more uncompromising leaders—like Jordan Bardella in France—are poised to take the mantle, often more aligned with the grassroots than their predecessors.