French Far-Right Leader Jordan Bardella Denies Antisemitic Allegations

French far‑right politician Jordan Bardella on Monday rejected a report that claimed he had made antisemitic remarks in private messages more than ten years ago. The allegations were published by the investigative website Mediapart, which said the messages contained derogatory references to Jews.

Bardella described the claims as “crude fabrications” and said they were unfounded. He asserted that the report was part of a broader attempt to tarnish his reputation and that he had never expressed antisemitic views, either publicly or privately.

The leader of the National Rally, France’s main far‑right party, did not provide further details about the alleged messages, but emphasized that his political record does not include any antisemitic statements. He called for the media to focus on current policy debates rather than unverified past communications.

Mediapart’s investigation cited private exchanges that it said dated back to the early 2010s, suggesting the content was offensive toward Jewish people. The website did not release the full texts of the messages, stating that they were obtained from a source close to the matter.

The controversy emerges as Bardella prepares for upcoming electoral campaigns, with the issue of antisemitism remaining a sensitive topic in French politics. No legal action has been announced by either side regarding the allegations or the denial.