In the run-up to the presidential election, presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has significantly reduced the gap with incumbent President Emmanuel Macron.
Recent opinion polls show a significant improvement in the position of Marine Le Pen, an opponent of the current French president. If she goes to the second round with Emmanuel Macron, the votes will be divided almost equally . The White House is concerned about this situation, Politico reports.
The election campaign in France has captured the eyes of millions of people around the world. Particularly concerned about the growing support for Russia's loyalist Marin Le Pen in the United States.
“The White House has begun to fear that Vladimir Putin may soon win his biggest victory. during Russia's invasion of Ukraine – in Paris “, – the article states.
Marine Le Pen, known for her far-right views, could destabilize the Western coalition against the Kremlin if she wins the election, the White House said. Political stability not only in NATO but in the European Union as a whole may be threatened. For Ukraine, Le Pen's victory could threaten to end France's support on the diplomatic front and halt military aid.
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“Le Pen's victory, unimaginable, will lead to the biggest crisis of the European Union since Brexit, potentially provoking the slow death of a number of countries and completely overthrowing the entire continent. And in the short term it will shake the pro-Ukrainian coalition from Warsaw to Washington.” – Politico writes.
It is also likely that sanctions against Russia will be threatened, as Europe itself is feeling the impact of the rupture of economic relations with the aggressor country. Le Pen's potential victory could upset the delicate balance, the Biden administration predicts.
“Her victory could spur other European leaders – some already nervous about tough Russia also abandons the alliance, “the article said.
According to a poll published by Elabe on Friday, Emmanuel Macron still remains the leader in the race. , however, the gap with Marina Le Pen was significantly reduced. Due to the risk of Marine Le Pen's victory in the presidential election, French stocks fell by an average of 1.3%.
