No money for Ukraine and EU budget cuts: What could a Le Pen victory mean for the EU?
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications.
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally party, is seeking the presidency on a hardline anti-EU platform. She pledges to cut France's contributions to the EU budget and cease funding for Ukraine. During a Brussels press conference, Le Pen stated that France could only sustain funding for six months due to its "perilous" financial situation, informing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of this truth.
Zelenskyy responded that the price Ukraine must pay is not as high as the value of human lives, emphasizing that Ukraine's battlefield experience could benefit European countries. Le Pen has also advocated for an end to EU sanctions against Russia and for France to continue training Ukrainian troops and supplying military equipment to Kyiv.
Her stance on Ukraine contrasts with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who supports continued support for Ukraine.
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