At the same time, it is not going to leave the EU.
French presidential candidate Marine Le Penn said the country would withdraw from NATO if it won the election. She stated this during a press conference. In particular, the leader of the National Union party said that if she wins, she will demand an exit. France from the North Atlantic Alliance. However, Le Pen does not want to give up EU membership.
“This is not my goal. However, I want this European structure to evolve, “said Marine Le Pen. However, according to the presidential candidate, she seeks to maintain cooperation with NATO members. In particular, Marine Le Pen states that when France withdraws from NATO, it will not refuse to implement “Article 5 on mutual protection between members of the organization.”
The second round of presidential elections in France is scheduled for April 24. In addition to Marine Le Pen, he was joined by incumbent Emmanuel Macron.
It was reported that according to the count of almost 100% of ballots from all municipalities, Emmanuel Macron took first place in the first round with 27.6%, ahead of Marin Le Pen, who scored 23, 41%. Jean-Luc Melanchon is in third place with 21.95%.
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Recall, Le Pen said in December last year that Ukraine is in the sphere of Russia's interests , and when asked if the country has the right to join NATO, she said that today the Alliance can not accept new members.
The other day President Macron said he saw clear signs of war crimes committed by the Russian military against civilians in the city of Bucha.
