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Bardella Cuts EU Contribution, Promises 3% Defense Spending

6/15/2026

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National Rally leader Jordan Bardella plans to halve France's EU budget contribution.
Bardella will postpone leaving NATO's integrated command until after the Ukraine war.
He pledged to raise French defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2035.
Bardella rejected endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump, citing sufficient voter support.

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National Rally leader Jordan Bardella plans to halve France's EU budget contribution.
Bardella will postpone leaving NATO's integrated command until after the Ukraine war.
He pledged to raise French defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2035.
Bardella rejected endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump, citing sufficient voter support.