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politics14 days ago•129 min saved

Bardella Denies Antisemitic Allegations as Le Pen Defends Him Amid 2027 Campaign

Jordan Bardella, president of France’s National Rally, denied allegations of antisemitic remarks published by Mediapart, calling them a 'dirty trick' and launching a libel suit. Marine Le Pen expressed full confidence in him, framing the report as an attempt to destabilize her 2027 presidential campaign. The allegations, attributed to Bardella’s youth in 2013, threaten the party’s recent efforts to distance itself from its antisemitic past and court Jewish voters.

via AP News|

#france #jordan-bardella #marine-le-pen

politics14 days ago•4 min saved

Bardella’s 2013 Allegations Threaten Le Pen’s 2027 Campaign

Investigative outlet Mediapart published allegations that National Rally president Jordan Bardella made antisemitic remarks in 2013. Bardella denies the claims and is suing Mediapart, while Marine Le Pen defends him, calling the report an attempt to derail her presidential campaign. The scandal threatens the party’s efforts to distance itself from its antisemitic past and could impact its 2027 electoral strategy.

via politico.eu|

#antisemitism #jordan-bardella #marine-le-pen

politics15 days ago•0 min saved

National Rally secures historic Senate group in French upper house

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) achieved a historic breakthrough in the French Senate, securing enough seats to form its first-ever parliamentary group. The party’s representation in the upper house jumped from three to 15 seats, clearing the 11-seat threshold required for a caucus. This victory grants RN greater influence over leadership roles and committee assignments, which Le Pen described as an essential platform for her upcoming presidential campaign. While the center-right alliance retains control of the chamber, the RN’s surge marks a significant shift in the political landscape, occurring just months before the 2027 presidential election.

via politico.eu|

#france #jordan-bardella #marine-le-pen

politics15 days ago

National Rally Secures First Senate Caucus, Quadrupling Presence Ahead of 2027 Election

France’s far-right National Rally (RN) and its allies won a record 14 seats in the Senate on September 27, 2026, effectively quadrupling their presence in the upper house. This result allows RN to form its first-ever parliamentary group, a milestone achieved just months before the 2027 presidential election. Marine Le Pen hailed the outcome as a 'historic victory,' noting that the results exceeded expectations. The RN won nine new seats, joined by two from ally Eric Ciotti’s Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR) and three retained from 2023. This shift challenges the traditional right-wing dominance of the Senate, where the Republicans (LR) remain influential but face growing competition. The development signals RN’s rising institutional power as it prepares for a presidential bid against outgoing centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

via France 24|

#2027-presidential-election #france #marine-le-pen

politics15 days ago

National Rally Quadruples Senate Presence, Forms First Caucus Ahead of 2027 Presidential Race

France’s far-right National Rally (RN) and its allies secured a record 14 seats in the 348-seat Senate, effectively quadrupling their presence and forming the party’s first-ever parliamentary caucus. This milestone, achieved in indirect elections where local officials vote for half the upper chamber, positions RN as a major force ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Marine Le Pen hailed the result as a historic victory, noting it exceeded expectations. The RN won nine new seats, joined by two from ally Eric Ciotti’s UDR party and three retained from 2023. This shift challenges the traditional right-wing dominance of the Senate, where the Republicans (LR) remain influential but face growing competition. The development signals RN’s rising institutional power as it prepares for a presidential bid against outgoing centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

via The Guardian|

#2027-elections #france #marine-le-pen

world16 days ago•210 min saved

AfD's Radicalism Drives a Wedge Between Germany and Europe's Far-Right

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved historic electoral gains, winning 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt and leading in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. While these results destabilize Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, they have simultaneously alienated major European far-right allies. France's National Rally and Italy's Brothers of Italy have distanced themselves from the AfD due to its pro-Russian stance, anti-Ukraine rhetoric, and refusal to purge extremist factions, creating a significant rift within the European right-wing bloc.

via CNN|

#afd #european-politics #friedrich-merz

politics23 days ago•1 min saved

France’s National Rally Condemns Kremlin Asset Seizures in Rare Unity

Leaders of France’s far-right National Rally issued an unusual joint statement condemning Russia for seizing assets of Western companies, including Nestlé and Auchan. The move follows a crisis meeting chaired by President Macron and highlights a temporary alignment within the party on opposing Russian hybrid threats, despite historical divisions over relations with Moscow.

via politico.eu|

#france #national-rally #nestle

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Populist immigration pact hits headwinds as UK-France rift looms

France’s Jordan Bardella and Britain’s Nigel Farage push a joint anti-immigration plan at Reform UK’s Birmingham conference, but internal opposition within Bardella’s National Rally, treaty-and-burden-sharing hurdles, and Le Pen’s evolving positioning threaten the alliance’s feasibility, even as both seek to frame migration as a shared political priority.

via politico.eu|

#cross-channel-migration #immigration #jordan-bardella

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

French presidential hopefuls clash in first debate ahead of 2027 election

Seven leading French candidates from across the spectrum debated at a MEDEF event in Paris eight months before the 2027 presidential vote. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally pitched a 125‑billion‑euro plan; Jean-Luc Mélenchon urged higher wages and criticized tax giveaways, while former prime ministers Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal defended debt policies. Raphaël Glucksmann participated and signaled a left‑wing primary, underscoring concerns that the crowded field could split the moderate vote in the first round.

via France 24|

#emmanuel-macron #france #jean-luc-melenchon

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Le Pen presses ahead with 2027 bid despite embezzlement verdict

Marine Le Pen will run for president in 2027 despite a Paris appeals court ruling convicting her of embezzling funds from the European Parliament and sentencing her to one year of house arrest with an ankle monitor. She plans to appeal the verdict to a higher court, says the bracelet requirement could be lifted, and will campaign alongside National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, with polls showing her leading in the first round.

via politico.eu|

#embezzlement-conviction #french-election-2027 #jordan-bardella

world3 months ago•11 min saved

Le Pen at a crossroads as RN eyes Bardella for 2027 bid

France’s Marine Le Pen faces a pivotal moment: a Paris appeal court’s ruling to bar her from the 2027 presidential race could end her long leadership of the National Rally, even as she pledges to back her protégé Jordan Bardella as the party’s de-demonisation continues; with Le Pen still seen as a contender in polls, the verdict could trigger a generational handover or mark the end of an era for France’s nationalist right.

via BBC|

#2027-election #dedemonisation #jordan-bardella

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Bardella on the brink: could he inherit France’s presidential bid?

Jordan Bardella, 30, could become the National Rally’s presidential candidate if Marine Le Pen is barred from running after her legal appeal, potentially propelling him from upstart to front-runner amid internal party tensions and questions about experience and policy positions, even as polls show him often leading in various runoff scenarios.

via politico.eu|

#bardella #french-presidential-election #marine-le-pen

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Le Pen verdict could ignite France’s 2027 presidential race

France awaits a Paris appeal court ruling on Marine Le Pen’s €1.4m European Parliament embezzlement conviction. If the five‑year ban is upheld, she could be barred from office, likely triggering RN deputy leader Jordan Bardella as her Plan B; a lighter sentence or electronic‑tag option could allow her to campaign but would complicate her bid, while an acquittal remains unlikely. The decision could effectively set the timetable for the 2027 presidential race and Le Pen’s future in it.

via BBC|

#embezzlement #france-election #jordan-bardella

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

Le Pen and Bardella pledge unity as court weighs 2027 bid

A Paris appeals court is set to decide Marine Le Pen’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election. Ahead of the ruling, Le Pen and RN leader Jordan Bardella proclaimed unity and vowed mutual support regardless of the verdict, while denying rumours of internal discord. A 2025 court ruling alleging Le Pen oversaw a fraudulent funding scheme tied to €2.9 million could ban her from running if upheld, making Bardella’s presidential hopes closely tied to the outcome.

via Euronews.com|

#france #jordan-bardella #marine-le-pen

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

France's far-right weaponizes FCAS collapse to push sovereignty-first defense

France's National Rally seizes the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS program to argue for a sovereignty-first defense policy, accusing Macron of pushing European integration while Berlin pulls the plug. The party says France could pursue its own fighter jet but warns the cost is daunting, while not ruling out some partnerships. Analysts note the defeat feeds anti-German sentiment and raises budget questions ahead of the presidential election, as lawmakers suggest a future emphasis on France-first industry and defense.

via politico.eu|

#dassault-aviation #fcas #france