Key facts
- Allies of Jordan Bardella are discussing how the National Rally would work with other EU governments.
- The strategy aims to prevent European governments from reacting with alarm to a potential National Rally victory.
- The French presidential election is scheduled for approximately ten months from now.
With the French presidential election approximately ten months away, allies of Jordan Bardella, a prominent figure in the National Rally party, are reportedly discussing strategies for how he would engage with other European Union governments should his party secure a victory. The core of their approach is to proactively manage international perceptions and prevent a negative or alarmed reaction from Brussels and other EU capitals. This suggests a focus on reassuring European leaders and partners about the National Rally's intentions and approach to foreign policy and EU cooperation. The discussions were highlighted on the Brussels Playbook Pod, which also covered efforts to secure a new airline passenger rights deal and the arrival of the 'flamingo revolution' in Brussels.