Author: Ella Joyner
France is on the brink of a political shift as the far-right National Rally (RN) saw an impressive showing in early election rounds. With projections pointing to a possible parliamentary majority for the anti-immigration RN, the party’s 28-year-old president, Jordan Bardella, could become France’s youngest-ever prime minister, potentially shaking up the political landscape. Bardella, a college dropout with a diverse background, has gained popularity and rebranded the once-fringe party under the mentorship of Marine Le Pen. As the RN aims to broaden its base and attract younger voters, Bardella’s rise has been pivotal in changing the party’s image. The Clean-Cut…
France is gearing up for a significant shift in its political landscape as the far-right National Rally (RN) secured 33% of the vote in early election rounds, raising the possibility of the party winning a parliamentary majority. This potential outcome could see the 28-year-old party president, Jordan Bardella, become France’s youngest-ever prime minister. Bardella, once a college dropout who joined the RN at 16, has risen through the ranks to lead the party, which has been detoxifying its brand under Marine Le Pen’s guidance. Despite Bardella’s youthful and fresh face, he remains staunchly anti-immigration, advocating for policies that prioritize French…
French parliamentary elections on Sunday showed the far-right National Rally (RN) led by Jordan Bardella with a projected 33.5% victory in the first round. Bardella emphasized his readiness to lead all French people towards unity if an absolute majority is awarded next Sunday. The rise of RN has put Macron’s centrist alliance and the leftist New Popular Front led by Jean-Luc Melenchon in a precarious position. National Rally not far from absolute majority: journalist Thibaut Madelin To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Strong showing for new leftist alliance,…
Hungary, under the leadership of ultranationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, raised eyebrows in Brussels with its Trumpian slogan “Make Europe Great Again” for its upcoming EU presidency. Despite clashes with EU officials over various issues, Hungary is set to take over the rotating Council of the EU presidency from Belgium on July 1. With concerns raised about Hungary’s fitness to lead, the country aims to focus on boosting economic competitiveness, strengthening defense policy, and addressing immigration challenges during its term. The official tagline, echoing Trump’s campaign slogan, drew attention to Hungary’s approach to EU integration. While some fear the influence…