Bruno Retailleau, the candidate for the far-right political party Les Républicains (LR) in the upcoming French presidential election, appeared on the BFM Politique program on Sunday, September 6. During the interview, he was asked about a recent agreement signed between Jordan Bardella, the leader of the National Rally (RN), and Nigel Farage, a prominent British politician and former leader of the UK’s Brexit Party. The agreement, known as a "protocol," outlines a cooperation framework between the two leaders and their respective political movements. It signals a growing alliance between far-right and anti-European Union (EU) forces across Europe. Retailleau commented on the implications of Bardella and Farage’s collaboration, emphasizing the political message it sends. Retailleau stated that being seen in association with individuals who are no longer supportive of European integration is a significant message. He suggested that such alliances highlight a broader trend of Euroscepticism and the increasing influence of far-right ideologies in European politics. The discussion comes at a time when European politics is marked by rising nationalist sentiments and debates over the future of the EU. Retailleau’s comments reflect the tensions within French politics, as well as the evolving dynamics of far-right alliances across the continent.