JPMorgan (JPM) says it is open to talks with France’s far-right National Rally

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is open to engaging with France’s far-right National Rally ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Matthieu Wiltz, co-CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said May 12, 2026, as major companies reassess ties with a party rising in polls. Wiltz said the bank seeks dialogue with all political parties and wants to explain the role of strong banks and European companies in supporting France and the EU. French blue-chip companies have largely avoided the National Rally for years, but some executives are now seeking to understand and influence its economic platform. The outreach comes as National Rally leader Marine Le Pen awaits a July 2026 appeal ruling after a 2025 embezzlement conviction that barred her from office for five years. Wiltz also said JPMorgan remains committed to France after Brexit, with more than 1,000 employees in Paris and plans for a new office.