In an interview with a British newspaper, Bardella emphasized the scale of his plans, saying: “Nigel Farage and I will restore Europe's borders together”. As he explained, the cooperation will focus primarily on tightening migration policy on both sides of the English Channel.
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Criticism of current solutions and announcement of deep reforms
Bardell spared no words of criticism towards the “one for one” migration exchange system agreed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. He described it as a “band-aid on the wound”, suggesting that current actions are only superficial and do not respond to the scale of the problem. In his opinion, a “complete reconstruction” of the migration system is necessary.
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The French politician declared that if he takes power in the Élysée Palace, he intends to call a referendum on migration policy. He also presented his assumptions: “The right of asylum will be abolished. Asylum applications will be processed outside the country, namely in the embassies and consulates of the countries of departure, while maintaining national priority.”. These changes would completely change the way the international protection system operates in France.
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Political opportunities and vision of future Europe
Interestingly, In the interview, Bardella did not rule out closer relations between Great Britain and the European Union. He emphasized that his concept of community assumes cooperation between “free and sovereign nations.”
As he stated: “I believe that The Europe I defend is a Europe of cooperation between free and sovereign nations. Tomorrow the UK could find its place in a partnership with the European Union, which is not a federal union but a collaboration of free and sovereign states – “assuming that all the reasons that led the UK to leave the European Union would have to be corrected within the EU itself.”.
Growing support for the far right in France and the UK
According to the Telegraph, both Bardella and Farage can currently count on significant public support, which translates into real chances of taking power in their countries. The French will elect a new president in 18 months, while British parliamentary elections will take place in over three and a half years.
Both politicians therefore have time to build support and strengthen the common agenda, which – if implemented – may change the shape of the European debate on migration and international cooperation.
