Politics
Bardella to sue for libel after Mediapart alleges antisemitic comments
September 29, 2026 at 01:28 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 1 hour
BNBBC News
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
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AJAl Jazeera English
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(opens the publisher’s site)French National Rally leader Jordan Bardella will sue Mediapart for libel after the outlet alleged he made antisemitic comments as a young activist between 2013 and 2015.
- Mediapart published an investigation alleging Bardella made antisemitic remarks in private conversations during his early years in politics.
- Bardella denied the allegations, calling them a fabrication, and said he had instructed his lawyer to sue the outlet for libel.
- Marine Le Pen, expressing total confidence in Bardella, described the report as a forgery produced by Mediapart.
- Left-wing politicians called for his resignation, and junior minister Aurore Bergé said the comments were "extremely serious" if proven.