Bardella warns Brussels he won’t moderate if elected French president
French presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella has signaled to Brussels that he will not follow Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s path from insurgent to EU pragmatist, vowing to confront the bloc if he takes power.
Bardella warns Brussels: no moderation
French far-right leader and presidential contender Jordan Bardella made clear in an interview with POLITICO that he does not intend to replicate Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s trajectory from insurgent outsider to pragmatic EU power broker. Bardella warned that Brussels should not expect him to moderate if he reaches the Élysée Palace.
In the interview, conducted by POLITICO’s Marion Solletty, Bardella outlined his plans to confront the European Union, his pitch to French voters, and the potential impact of his rise on Europe.
Other developments
The podcast also previewed the upcoming G7 summit in Évian, where French President Emmanuel Macron faces the challenge of keeping Donald Trump engaged amid discussions on China, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
Additionally, Brussels has decided to ban shared e-scooters from 2027. POLITICO’s Nick Vinocur called the move a terrible idea.
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