Meet Jordan Bardella: the rising face of France’s far right.

At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella is poised to potentially become France’s youngest and first far-right prime minister since World War Two if the National Rally (RN) wins the legislative elections in June and July. After leading his list to victory in the European elections, Bardella called for the dissolution of the National Assembly, prompting Macron to call for snap parliamentary elections.

Emphasizing “identity and sovereignty,” Bardella’s platform rejects French Muslims and immigrants. Despite this, Bardella’s own upbringing in immigrant communities forms a central part of his narrative. He highlights his struggles growing up in social housing, but critics argue he exaggerates his background for political gain.

With a meteoric rise in the RN, Bardella champions cultural nationalism and restrictive immigration policies. He aligns with Le Pen’s views on “national preference” and “republican assimilation,” while also endorsing conspiracy theories and anti-Muslim sentiments. Bardella’s strategy of appealing to a younger audience may secure votes, but with skepticism from experts on the party’s true intentions.