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Jordan Bardella

Jordan Bardella is a French politician who has served as president of the National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN) since 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jordan Bardella is a French politician who has served as president of the National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN) since 2022. He is also a Member of the European Parliament and has led the RN group in the European Parliament. He is widely described as a prominent figure on the French far right and a close ally of Marine Le Pen.

Early life and education

Jordan Bardella was born in Drancy, Seine-Saint-Denis, in 1995. Media profiles describe him as the son of Italian-origin parents and note that he was raised in the Paris suburbs.

Political rise

Bardella joined the Front National as a teenager and rose quickly through party ranks. He later served as party spokesperson, vice-president, acting president, and then president of the renamed National Rally.

European Parliament career

Bardella has served as a Member of the European Parliament. He was re-elected in 2024 and became president of the Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament.

Role in the National Rally

Since taking the party leadership, Bardella has been a central public figure for the RN. Reporting has linked him closely with Marine Le Pen and described him as a leading candidate for future national office.

Key facts

  • Bardella became president of the National Rally in 2022 after serving as acting president from 2021 to 2022.
  • He was elected to the European Parliament and later became president of the Patriots for Europe group there.
  • He was born in Drancy, in the Paris suburbs, in 1995.
  • He joined the Front National, later renamed the National Rally, as a teenager.
  • He led the RN’s campaign in the 2024 European Parliament election and remained one of the most visible faces of the party.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter Bardella in coverage of European politics, immigration policy, and far-right movements in France and the European Union.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jordan Bardella?
He is a French politician and the president of the National Rally, a far-right political party in France.
When was Jordan Bardella born?
He was born on 13 September 1995.
What party does Jordan Bardella lead?
He leads the National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN).
Is Jordan Bardella a member of the European Parliament?
Yes. He is a Member of the European Parliament and has also led the Patriots for Europe group there.
What was Jordan Bardella’s role before becoming party president?
He served as acting president of the National Rally from 2021 to 2022 and as vice-president from 2019 to 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Bardella
    Supports: Birth date, political positions, and party leadership chronology.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Bardella
    Supports: Political career timeline, party roles, and European Parliament status.
  3. European Parliament — https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/it/131580/JORDAN_BARDELLA/home
    Supports: Current European Parliament membership and parliamentary affiliation.
  4. Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/jordan-bardella-profile-france-far-right-le-pen-afb0b80470a814b8d6bacf70ef9bd267
    Supports: Public profile, RN leadership, age, and role as a prominent far-right figure.
  5. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxeee385en1o
    Supports: Party leadership, potential national role, and political prominence.