Not everyone is into war like the West is these days. Trump and now Le Pen are looking for peace. This is upsetting to the deep state.
As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates, the potential shift in France’s political landscape could significantly impact Kyiv’s military support. Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally (RN), has expressed intentions to alter the current trajectory of French aid to Ukraine. With the French parliamentary elections approaching, a victory for Le Pen’s party could result in substantial policy changes.
BREAKING: Le Pen pledges to block French troop deployment to Ukraine..
France’s National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has declared its intention to prevent troop deployments to Ukraine and restrict the use of French-supplied weaponry by Kiev against Russian territory if the… pic.twitter.com/gSLxEKQgE3
— Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) July 6, 2024
Le Pen has made clear her opposition to the use of French-supplied long-range weapons for strikes inside Russia, a policy currently endorsed by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has even suggested the possibility of deploying French troops to Ukraine to enhance training and support, a move Le Pen firmly rejects. She asserts that if she or a party member becomes prime minister, such decisions would be blocked, emphasizing the prime minister’s authority over troop deployments.
In an interview, Le Pen criticized various domestic and foreign policy positions, including her stance on immigration and her critique of French football star Kylian Mbappé, who has recently voiced opposition to the far right. Her comments reflect broader tensions within France over national identity and the direction of its international engagements.
🇨🇵 Marine Le Pen:
We have been supporting Ukraine for two years now, emphasizing that we have two red lines – sending French troops to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/UA5xq5taGT
— Маrina Wolf (@volkova_ma57183) July 6, 2024
Le Pen’s potential ascension to a significant role in the French government comes after the National Rally achieved strong results in the European elections. The party’s success has prompted President Macron to consider the possibility of RN choosing the next prime minister, although they are unlikely to secure an absolute majority in parliament. This scenario sets the stage for a complex cohabitation with Macron’s centrist administration, particularly concerning France’s foreign policy and military commitments.
The implications of an RN-led government would extend beyond domestic issues to international relations, especially France’s stance towards the Ukraine conflict. Le Pen has indicated a more isolationist approach, focusing on national interests and reducing France’s direct involvement in conflicts abroad. She has also positioned herself against the integrationist policies of the European Union, aligning more with nationalist movements across Europe.
🇫🇷 Marine Le #Pen will Truppenentsendung in die #Ukraine blockieren! pic.twitter.com/3YUjPKDmD6
— Ignaz Bearth (@IgnazBearth) July 6, 2024
While Le Pen has faced accusations of racism and her party’s controversial positions, she defends her policies as reflective of a broader segment of the French population disillusioned with traditional political narratives. Her leadership would likely recalibrate France’s strategic priorities, impacting European solidarity and NATO’s collective stance towards Russia.
The upcoming election results could therefore not only determine France’s domestic political alignment but also reshape its role on the global stage, with significant repercussions for international alliances and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Major Points
- Marine Le Pen of France’s National Rally opposes using French weapons for strikes inside Russia and rejects the idea of sending French troops to Ukraine.
- A potential victory for Le Pen in the French parliamentary elections could lead to significant changes in France’s military support to Ukraine.
- Le Pen criticizes both domestic policies and international positions, including France’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict and EU policies.
- Her party’s strong performance in recent elections sets the stage for a complicated power-sharing arrangement with President Macron’s centrist government.
- Le Pen’s leadership could pivot France towards a more isolationist foreign policy, impacting European unity and NATO’s stance against Russia.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
