Olivier Faure, the First Secretary of the French Socialist Party (PS) and a candidate in the party's primary elections, criticized a recent "agreement protocol" between Jordan Bardella, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), and Nigel Farage, a prominent British politician known for his role in the Brexit movement. The remarks were made during an appearance on the Face-à-Face program on Monday, September 7, on BFMTV and RMC. Faure described the agreement as a "ridiculous idea" and called it "an admission of a form of submission." He argued that such an alliance between two far-right figures undermines democratic values and reinforces populist rhetoric. His comments come at a time when European politics is increasingly shaped by the rise of nationalist and anti-immigration movements. The agreement between Bardella and Farage has sparked debate in France and across Europe, with critics warning of the potential consequences of such alliances. Supporters of the agreement, however, argue that it reflects a shared vision of opposing what they see as the overreach of European institutions and the erosion of national sovereignty. Faure's criticism highlights the broader political tensions in France, where the Socialist Party is seeking to define its position in the face of growing far-right influence. His remarks are likely to be part of a larger campaign to rally support for the PS in the upcoming primary elections, as the party seeks to present a united front against the rise of populist movements.