French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments as Le Pen sees boost in polls
A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. The allegations emerged as Le Pen's prospects for the 2027 elections appear stronger than at any point in her previous campaigns. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks…
French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and hard-left contender Jean-Luc Melenchon are poised to face off in the run-off of next year's presidential election, according to a recent poll. The Toluna Harris Interactive survey, conducted from September 22 to 24 for French TV channels M6 and Luxembourg-based RTL, shows Le Pen leading with 35% to 36% of the vote in the first round, up from 33% in an earlier poll on September 14.
Melenchon, from the France Unbowed party, would join Le Pen in the second round, garnering between 17% and 18% of the vote. Centrist hopeful Edouard Philippe, who secured 13% to 16% in the first round, is seen falling short of reaching the run-off. If the election were held today, Le Pen would win 69% of the vote against Melenchon and 57% against Philippe, according to the survey.
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- Far-right Le Pen and hard-left Melenchon seen reaching French presidential run-off, poll shows dailymaverick.co.za
- French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments al-monitor.com
- French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments thelocal.fr
- Poll shows French far-right leader Marine Le Pen widening lead ahead of 2027 presidential vote france24.com
