Frexit: Le Pen's Crusade for France's Exit from the EU
A Resurgent Nationalist Movement
In 2017, Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in France's far-right National Rally (formerly known as the National Front), spearheaded a campaign for a French exit from the European Union, known as Frexit.
Immigration and National Sovereignty
Le Pen's platform hinged on drastically reducing immigration and prioritizing French companies in public procurement. She argued that France had lost its sovereignty and identity under the EU's umbrella.
Public Sentiment and European Allegiance
While Le Pen's nationalist rhetoric resonated with a segment of the French population, polls consistently showed that the majority of voters remained supportive of the EU. A lack of genuine understanding of the EU's workings, however, left room for Eurosceptic sentiments to fester.
A Setback in 2019: A Crushing Defeat
In the 2019 European Parliament elections, Le Pen's party suffered a significant setback, leaving her with reduced influence in the European political arena. This election outcome marked a setback for the Frexit movement and raised questions about the future of her political ambitions.
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