France’s far-right presidential candidate, Marin Le Pen, has hinted today that this (third) presidential bid could be his last, if he fails to cross the Elysee threshold, in an interview with the weekly newspaper. Journal du Dimanche.
Le Pen, who ran in 2012 and in 2017 reached the second round in which she was defeated by President Emanuel Macron, said that in case of defeat, she would look for a role that would be more useful.
“At this stage, I do not think I would (again) run, but I would continue to do what I have been doing for years, defending the French people. “I do not know from which position, but in one that I would be more effective,” he said.
Marin Le Pen defended her ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, which have been criticized since the invasion of Ukraine, citing relations with former French presidents. He added that “Vladimir Putin restored Russian power after 70 years of Soviet terror” and that “it would be suicidal to allow Russia to ally with China in the long run.”
According to opinion polls, Macron and Le Pen are the two most likely candidates to run in the second round of the French presidential election, with Emanuel Macron emerging as the undisputed favorite for the final victory.
The far-right Le Pen, which has focused on domestic issues – such as the cost of living and inflation – has increased its turnout in opinion polls, from 16% immediately after the start of the war to about 20% today.
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