Marine Le Pen's Push for Absolute Majority in Legislative Elections
Three days before the second round of the legislative elections, Marine Le Pen remains optimistic about her party's chances. The head of the National Rally (RN) believes that her party still has the capacity to achieve an absolute majority. Le Pen's strategy focuses on mobilizing abstentionist voters, as abstention reached 33.29% during the first round according to the Ministry of the Interior.
Le Pen has criticized the New Popular Front (NFP) for their 'mass withdrawal operation' aimed at reducing RN's representation in the National Assembly. She argues that the people are adults and should not be manipulated by political parties withdrawing candidates. This comes after many NFP candidates, who were in third position, announced their withdrawal in line with the left alliance's instructions.
Controversies and External Interferences
Marine Le Pen has also addressed the 'terrifying' campaign atmosphere, blaming the extreme left for attacks on candidates and activists from all sides. She promises that a future far-right government would not target opposition parties. Despite some RN candidates making controversial remarks, Le Pen defends the majority of her candidates, stating that they are good people representing the true image of France.
Adding to the controversies, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has seemingly shown support for the RN, a move that Le Pen finds unhelpful. Andreï Nastasine, deputy director of the information and press department at the Russian ministry, tweeted about RN's potential to strengthen national sovereignty and break away from Washington and Brussels' influence. Le Pen, appearing on TF1, distanced herself from these comments, labeling them as potential interference in French politics.
Despite the external and internal challenges, Le Pen reiterates her support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war in Eastern Europe, promising no French soldiers will be sent to the front if RN achieves an absolute majority.
- Marine Le Pen's criticism of the New Popular Front's withdrawal strategy highlights her belief in the autonomy of the voters. She argues that the voters should not be influenced by political maneuvers but should be allowed to make their own choices.
- The campaign atmosphere has been described as 'terrifying' by Le Pen, who blames the extreme left for the violence. She assures that a future RN government would not target opposition parties, aiming for a more peaceful political environment.
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' tweet has complicated RN's campaign, as it appears to show support for Le Pen's party. Le Pen has distanced herself from the tweet, suggesting that it could be considered a form of interference in French elections. Despite this, she maintains her stance on supporting Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
