National Rally win may hamper bloc’s ability to get things done and pose existential question over French roleOn the night her party swept to a crushing victory in European elections and France’s president triggered a political earthquake by dissolving parliament, Marine Le Pen, the longtime leader of the National Rally (RN), could not have been much clearer.“Tonight’s message – including the dissolution – is also addressed to the leaders in Brussels,” she said. “This great victory for patriotic movements is in alignment with the direction of history … We are ready to take power if the people so wish.” Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/26/eu-fear-damage-far-right-victory-france-cause
Author : Jon Henley in Paris and Jennifer Rankin in Brussels
Publish date : 2024-06-26 06:00:09
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