Bardella speaks following lunch with German AfD co-president Alice Weidel

Bardella meets the German AfD: context and details

The controversial lunch between the French co-leader of the National Rally, Jordan Bardella, and the co-president of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, sparked a variety of reactions, ultimately pushing Bardella to clarify his party's position and intentions following this meeting.

The context of the meeting

The meeting and lunch between Bardella And Weidel took place on the sidelines of the summit of European nationalist party leaders in Madrid, where they joined other political leaders in the aim of forming a coalition. Before this meeting, Bardella had already expressed his admiration for the German AfD, praising its role as a "resistance" in Germany.

The explanations of Bardella following lunch

On the purpose of the meeting

Faced with the agitation caused by this meeting, Bardella insisted on explaining himself. According to him, the main aim of this meeting was to discuss major themes affecting Europe and to find common ground on subjects such as immigration, national sovereignty and the future of the European Union.

On the links between the RN and the AfD

Regarding the link between his party and the AfD, Bardella said that one should not draw hasty conclusions. He stressed that the National Rally has its own values ​​and its own political line, and that this meeting does not mean that his party supports all the positions of the AfD.

The reaction of the National Rally and the French political class

After Bardella commented on this meeting with Weidel, many within his party have supported his move, arguing that open dialogue is essential to building political alliances in Europe. On the other hand, several French politicians have expressed concerns about this potential alliance with the AfD, which is often criticized for its anti-immigration stance and extreme nationalist leanings.