Le Pen lands in Brussels lashing out at the European Commission
The French far-right leader wants to strip powers from the EU and cap France’s net contribution to the bloc’s budget at €5 billion a year. “Being pro-France does not mean being anti-Europe,” she says.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has arrived in Brussels, criticizing the European Commission and advocating for changes to EU policies, should she win the presidency in May. Speaking at a press conference, Le Pen accused the Commission of overstepping its boundaries into areas such as health, security, and diplomacy. She likened the Commission to a frog in a fable, becoming as large as an ox.
Le Pen also proposed capping France's annual contribution to the EU budget at €5 billion, down from the current €8 billion. The National Rally leader suggested measures like a carbon border tax on imports from countries with weaker environmental standards and harmonized taxes on tobacco and alcohol to reduce the burden on French taxpayers.
If elected, Le Pen plans to end French funding for Ukraine and push for an end to EU sanctions against Russia, despite France's current financial situation. This stance could strain relations between France and other EU nations, especially as they prepare for a summit on Ukraine's situation.
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