Jordan Bardella Begins Two-Day Visit to Poland to Meet Political Leaders

Jordan Bardella began a two-day visit to Poland on Thursday to meet right-wing and nationalist political leaders ahead of next year’s presidential election in France. His journey started in Warsaw, where he held closed-door meetings with President Karol Nawrocki, backed by the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, and Krzysztof Bosak, one of the leaders of the right-wing Confederation.

“European nations must take their destiny into their own hands, and in particular their autonomy, independence and freedom, and France has a role to play and new leadership to offer on the European stage,” Bardella told reporters.

After the meetings, Bardella said there had been intensive discussions on the future of Europe, continental security and the essential cooperation between the two countries. He stated that “France and Poland will deepen their cooperation on military matters”, especially “at a time of American withdrawal” from Europe.

Bardella will visit Frontex’s Warsaw headquarters and the electronic barrier on Poland’s border with Belarus, installed to prevent the illegal entry of migrants.

“This is a gesture of solidarity towards a friendly country, an important European power with which France intends to work if we win the elections in a few months’ time,” Bardella stressed. Bardella previously visited Portugal, Italy and Belgium as part of efforts to strengthen alliances with like-minded politicians across Europe.

Poland is preparing for parliamentary elections due to be held in the autumn of next year.