Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit

No Comment Video. Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12/06/2026 - 10:16 GMT+2 Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital. French National Rally leader visited Brussels to strengthen ties with the Flemish nationalist party Vlaams Belang. Speaking at the Flemish Parliament, he called for greater cooperation among like-minded parties on migration and asylum policy, arguing that coordinated action could help reshape decision-making across the European Union. His visit comes amid growing attention around France’s 2027 presidential election, in which he could play a leading role depending on forthcoming legal and political developments within the National Rally. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Brussels event drew supporters as well as several hundred demonstrators outside the parliament building. Protesters accused Bardella's movement of promoting policies they believe threaten equality and democratic freedoms. During his speech, Bardella praised a decade-long alliance with Vlaams Belang and welcomed proposed EU measures that could allow asylum claims to be processed outside Europe and speed up deportations. The visit forms part of a wider diplomatic effort that has already taken him to Portugal and Italy, as nationalist parties seek greater influence over migration, environmental policy and the future direction of the European Union. Belgium Jordan Bardella Far-right Brussels National Rally (France) Migration Policy Top stories Now playing Next Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit Now playing Next Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener Now playing Next Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort Now playing Next Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Now playing Next World Cup: Mexico beats South Africa as Czechia loses to South Korea Now playing Next Nearly eight hours apart: Who works the longest weeks in Europe? Now playing Next Bulgaria to end weapons supplies to Ukraine, PM Radev says Now playing Next US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard' Now playing Next Rama repeats claims of Iranian cyberterrorism as protests continue Now playing Next 'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again Now playing Next Which countries have the most strikes in the EU? Now playing Next Europe Today: World Cup fever, new EU migration era and the Pope's message to Spain Now playing Next Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art Now playing Next Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro No Comment Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff No Comment China tests AI robot cleaners in homes No Comment Congo motorcyclists mobilise as Ebola outbreak fuels fear Culture news God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary Iran Iran says no decision made on peace deal with US after Trump touts 'great settlement' Spain Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route Europe News ILA Berlin: Fighter jets still fly but drones dominate the conversation Europe News German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push Culture news 'Genius of the Renaissance': Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens in Astana Europe News UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary over military spending plans Iran US will seize and control Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, Trump says ADVERTISEMENT Economy ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation Health news WHO says Europe must act after 200,000 preventable heat-related deaths Culture news Here comes the sun: Stunning Amaterasu show celebrates 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations Europe News Pope Leo XIV calls for a stronger response to migration crisis during Canary Islands visit The Cube Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks? Sport World Cup 2026: supercomputer backs Spain, former stars favour Argentina Europe Today 'It's up to the host': EU sports chief responds to World Cup visa row after Somali referee barred Europe in Motion Baptism of fire: What are the five most stressful countries for beginner drivers in Europe? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT