French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
Summary
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, denied allegations of antisemitic comments made in his youth and said he will sue the news website Mediapart for libel. Marine Le Pen, RN’s presidential candidate, supports Bardella as the party gains strength ahead of the 2024 French election, despite concerns about the party’s past antisemitism.Key Facts
- Mediapart published a report claiming Bardella made antisemitic remarks as a teenager in 2013.
- Bardella denies the accusations and calls them a political attack to damage his career.
- Bardella has hired a lawyer to sue Mediapart over the report.
- Marine Le Pen said she fully supports Bardella and believes the report is a forgery.
- The National Rally is currently leading in French polls for the 2024 presidential election.
- The RN recently gained enough seats in the Senate to form an official group for the first time.
- The RN has tried to distance itself from its antisemitic history and presents itself as a defender against militant Islam.
- Some politicians and Jewish leaders have called for Bardella to resign over the allegations.
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