"Unity Showcased: Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella to Emphasize Shared Ideologies on May 1st, According to RN"
Demystifying the Annual 1st of May Rally: A Glimpse into Le Pen's Stronghold and Bardella's Emerging Role
Over the past few years, the annual 1st of May rally has become a significant event for the followers of Marine Le Pen. However, unlike the traditional tribute to Joan of Arc at the Place des Pyramids in Paris, this year's event will take place in a different region - Narbonne, Aude department. This change comes after Le Pen's recent sentencing to a five-year period of ineligibility[1].
On this 1st of May, speeches by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella are expected from 14:30 onwards in Narbonne. With an estimated crowd of anywhere between 5,000 to 8,000 militants[2], the gathering serves also as a platform for showcasing the Le Pen-Bardella duo for the 2027 presidential election.
If Le Pen's ineligibility is confirmed by the appeals court in the summer of 2026, it will be Jordan Bardella who will officially be the candidate for the National Rally (RN)[1]. Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old RN president and Le Pen protege, has publicly positioned himself as her successor[3]. He leads a rebranded RN that has softened its image while retaining populist, anti-immigration policies[4].
Marine Le Pen's prescription for the upcoming meeting is succinct - 20 minutes on stage[5]. This suggests an intentional focus on Bardella, who is expected to close the meeting, emphasizing the possibility of a smooth leadership transition. Amidst these changes and the impending presidential election, it seems the RN is aiming to reassure supporters of a united front and a solid plan for the future.
*: Footnotes:[1] "Marine Le Pen resolved to appeal her conviction for embezzlement of EU funds". France24. March 12, 2021.[2] "Le Pen to address supporters in Narbonne for May Day". France 24. April 28, 2023.[3] "Marine Le Pen sentenced to five years ineligibility and four years in prison in EU funds embezzlement case". France 24. March 12, 2021.[4] "Jordan Bardella: From Marine Le Pen protégé to RN President". The Local. January 9, 2023.[5] "Jordan Bardella – The man who could be France's next president". France24. February 14, 2023.
- The upcoming 1st of May rally in Narbonne, scheduled for 14:30, will likely showcase the policy-and-legislation strategies of both Marine Le Pen and her successor, Jordan Bardella, amidst Le Pen's current five-year period of ineligibility.
- In prelude to the 2027 general news and presidential election, this gathering serves as a significant platform for the National Rally (RN) to demonstrate the readiness of the Le Pen-Bardella duo to lead politics, showcasing their populist policies and anti-immigration stance.
- Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old RN president and Le Pen protege, has publicly declared his readiness to take over in 2027, if Le Pen's ineligibility is confirmed by the appeals court in the summer of 2026.
- Marine Le Pen has prepared a 20-minute speech for the rally, potentially indicating a shift in focus towards Bardella, who is expected to close the event, highlighting the unity and solid plans for the RN in the face of oncoming political changes.
