Mediapart says Bardella sent antisemitic messages a decade ago.

The report lands as Bardella leads National Rally into France’s 2027 presidential race.

The party spent a decade recasting itself as a defender of French Jews, the same charge it now faces.

“These are obviously blatant forgeries,” said Jordan Bardella, the National Rally’s president.

Bardella says he will sue for defamation, as allies including Le Pen call the report a fabrication.

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Al Jazeera Online
emphasizes Bardella's 'blatant forgeries' defense and frames allegations as 'activist press' smear campaign

Sources: Al Jazeera Online