Jordan Bardella
The Disruptor
Contrarian and drawn to the edge; challenges the settled answer.
Jordan Bardella is a rising political figure in France, leading the National Rally with a focus on nationalism and immigration reform. This interview highlights his assertive approach to politics and his ambition to reshape France's future.
“Yes, to a large extent, I shared that assessment. First of all, I am pleased that France and Europe, far beyond their borders, are capable of speaking to the hearts and consciences of people around the world. You know what struck me?”
“In Sudan by saying that the only French political leader to have been invited to Jerusalem in Israel for an international conference on the fight against antisemitism was myself in the year 2025. and that I have always been absolutely unambiguous on this subject. I fight all forms of hatred, all forms of racism and all forms of violence.”
“Because there has never been in the DNA or in the proposal of the National Front Now the national rally, any statements or proposals intending to harm or offend groups of people in my country.”
“In a country, you come with your luggage, your language, your culture, your customs. France has a republican tradition that I defend called Republican Assimilation. Republican assimilation means do not come as you are, become what we are.”
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