Bardella Breaks With Trump, Urges Europe to Replace U.S. Security Role Before 2027 Vote
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Updated · 매일경제 · Jun 15
Bardella Breaks With Trump, Urges Europe to Replace U.S. Security Role Before 2027 Vote
2 articles · Updated · 매일경제 · Jun 15
Summary
Jordans Bardella said Europe can no longer rely on the U.S. security umbrella, arguing France should help lead the continent’s defense instead of expecting Washington to “save Europe.”
In a Politico Europe interview on June 14, the National Rally leader mocked Trump’s shifting positions and rejected any need for outside political backing, saying the support he wants is from French voters.
The shift marks a sharp turn from Bardella’s pro-Trump stance before the 2024 U.S. election and reflects concern that a second Trump presidency could damage European interests in security, trade and foreign policy.
Bardella still aligns with Trump on immigration, calling mass migration a threat to France’s identity, but he also pushed French defense firms and weapons as alternatives to U.S. suppliers.
With France’s 2027 presidential race approaching, the repositioning underscores how parts of Europe’s far right are trying to keep nationalist themes while shedding the image of being Trump’s local allies.
Is Bardella’s anti-Trump stance a real vision for France or just a clever path to the presidency?
Can a French-led European military replace the American security umbrella Bardella wants to abandon?
From NATO to Migration: Bardella’s Strategy to Mainstream France’s Far-Right and Reshape European Alliances
Overview
Jordan Bardella is pushing for a major shift in European foreign policy by calling for greater autonomy from the United States, reflecting a long-standing French tradition of skepticism toward Washington. He draws inspiration from Charles de Gaulle, who in the 1960s withdrew France from NATO’s integrated command and built an independent nuclear deterrent, actions Bardella credits with preserving France’s freedom from outside influence. This vision centers on making France and Europe more self-reliant in defense, reducing dependence on U.S. security guarantees, and responding to growing concerns about the reliability of American commitments to Europe.