Jordan Bardella, leader of the far-right National Rally, vowed Saturday to win the 2027 [1] French presidential polls.
Bardella's ambition represents a potential shift in the geopolitical alignment of Western Europe. If successful, his presidency would likely challenge the current operational structure of the European Union and the influence of the European Commission.
The National Rally leader said that he intends to re-orient the EU so that its institutions work for the interests of member states. He argues that the current relationship between the central governing bodies and the individual nations is inverted.
"I would like to put the Commission and the EU back at the service of the nations and no longer the other way around," Bardella said.
This platform emphasizes national sovereignty over supranational governance. By targeting the 2027 [1] election, Bardella is positioning himself as a primary challenger to the existing political order in France. He aims to ensure that the EU serves as a tool for nations rather than a governing entity that dictates terms to them.
Bardella's rhetoric focuses on the redistribution of power within the bloc. He suggests that the European Commission has overstepped its role, a common theme among nationalist movements across the continent.
The leader of the National Rally has consistently advocated for a Europe of nations. This vision would prioritize bilateral agreements, and national law over the centralized mandates often issued by the EU leadership in Brussels.
“I would like to put the Commission and the EU back at the service of the nations”
A victory for Jordan Bardella in 2027 would signal a significant move toward euroscepticism within one of the EU's two most powerful member states. By seeking to subordinate the European Commission to national interests, Bardella is proposing a fundamental restructuring of the EU's power dynamics, which could lead to increased friction between Paris and Brussels and inspire similar nationalist movements in other member nations.
