Bardella signs UK-France immigration pact with Farage, draws domestic criticism

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's Rassemblement National, signed an agreement with Nigel Farage on illegal immigration, marking a cross-Channel far-right alignment. The move has triggered criticism from domestic opponents, who question its legality and political wisdom. The pact's operational impact remains unclear, but it signals deepening cooperation between nationalist parties ahead of elections.