In an atypical move, the leadership of the French National Rally has publicly denounced Russia following a series of provocations and hybrid threats. Party president Jordan Bardella and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen released a joint statement asserting that France will not accept any foreign power attempting to influence national policy through intimidation or destabilization. The criticism specifically addresses the recent seizure of assets belonging to international firms, such as the French retailer Auchan and the Swiss corporation Nestlé, which the party leaders labeled as a hostile maneuver against French and European interests. This declaration follows a high-level crisis meeting convened by President Emmanuel Macron, marking a notable shift in the party's rhetoric regarding Moscow's recent conduct.
Source : Politico Europe
