In its new electoral program the party refuses “transfers of competence” to the EU in terms of defense and foreign policy.
PARIS — The far-right National Rally wants to ensure that French nuclear weapons can only be used for France 's own defense,That’s a direct jab at President Emmanuel Macron ,in the past few months that France ’s nukes could contribute to Europe’s security, calling for a debate on the issue with European partners.
earlier this month after his liberal party was crushed by the National Rally in the European election. French voters head to the polls on June 30 and July 7.from the 2022 presidential campaign, pulled out earlier this month, that proposed a closer “alliance” with Russia and exiting NATO. Monday's document no longer refers to either of these points.
Marine Le Pen has been critical of the French head of state's initiative. | Francois Lo Presti/Getty Images
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