Jordan Bardella, leader of the French far-right National Rally, stated that if his party comes to power, its first major project will be a referendum on immigration, allowing the French people to regain control over a policy he says is changing the country and making many feel like strangers in their own land.
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, stated on Monday that if his party comes to power, its first major initiative will be a national referendum on immigration. In a statement published on social media, Bardella argued that such a vote would allow the French people to regain control over immigration policy, which he claimed is 'changing our country and causing many people in France to feel like strangers in their own land.' The statement comes as France's political landscape shifts ahead of potential elections. No further details on the proposed referendum's timeline or specific measures were provided.
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