French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part'

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete December 10, 2025 at 07:00 AM

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Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), told the BBC he largely agrees with the concerns about Europe outlined in the US National Security Strategy under Donald Trump. Bardella shares the Trump administration's worries about "civilizational erasure" due to mass immigration and lax migration policies. The RN recently became the largest single party in the French parliament after snap elections in June 2024. Bardella is a potential frontrunner in the 2027 presidential election, especially if Marine Le Pen, the RN figurehead, is barred from running due to a conviction for embezzling EU funds. Bardella stated he supports Le Pen's appeal and denies any tension between them.

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United States ×250% National Rally (RN) 60% Donald Trump ×270% Jordan Bardella ×480%

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