The National Rally plans major events in Orléans, including Jordan Bardella's re-election and Marine Le Pen's campaign rally, amid potential protests.
National Rally's planned events
The National Rally, a far-right political party in France, planned a congress on Saturday, October 24, followed by a large campaign meeting on Sunday, October 25 at the Zénith d'Orléans, a major concert venue in the city of Orléans.Key figures in the events
The congress was expected to include the re-election of Jordan Bardella as the party's leader and the first major campaign rally by Marine Le Pen, the party's founder and former leader, who is seeking to regain political influence.Location of the events
The events were scheduled to take place in the Loiret department, a region in central France known for its historical significance and agricultural production, during the weekend of October 24.Potential disruptions
Several demonstrations were planned by trade unions and left-wing political parties to protest the National Rally's events, raising concerns about potential clashes or disruptions during the weekend.
