Marine Le Pen does not plan a 'Frexit', but warns of EU changes if she wins in 2027

Marine Le Pen, the prominent leader of France's National Rally, has clarified her stance on the European Union, asserting that a 'Frexit' is not on her agenda. However, she unequivocally warned that significant changes within the EU would be a priority should she win the 2027 presidential elections. This nuanced position signals a desire to reshape the EU from within rather than abandon it entirely.

Le Pen's political future, and indeed her ability to run in 2027, hinges on a crucial judicial decision expected in July. She is appealing a 2025 conviction for misappropriation of public funds from her time as a Member of the European Parliament. A favorable ruling would clear her path to challenge for the presidency; an unfavorable one would likely see her protégé, Jordan Bardella, step in.

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No nos planteamos irnos, pero pelearemos democráticamente para cambiar las orientaciones políticas de la Unión Europea

Despite the legal uncertainties, Le Pen and Bardella are consistently polling as frontrunners for the Élysée Palace. This reflects a significant portion of the French electorate's desire for a departure from current political directions, both domestically and within the EU. While Le Pen speaks of democratic struggle to change the EU's course, her critics often view her rhetoric as a veiled threat to the Union's stability, a perspective that resonates differently within France compared to Brussels.

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También criticamos las políticas llevadas a cabo en Francia -añadió- y no por eso nos planteemos irnos de Francia