text:  Jordan Bardella, who is poised to be the national rally's candidate for prime minister, is now president of the new EU far-right bloc. Italy's far-right leader Matteo Salvini also announced plans to join the alliance, which includes members of Spain's Vox party. This comes as French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Marine Le Pen's 2022 campaign finances over accusations of embezzlement, forgery and fraud.