Le Pen says France "least racist" country, floats expelling migrants
Summary
Marine Le Pen said France should expel immigrants who reject French laws or culture, and denied that discrimination exists in the country. The article says protests and economic stagnation have coincided with rising support for Le Pen, who leads polls ahead of France’s spring presidential election.Key Facts
- Le Pen blamed economic problems and what she called extreme-left rioters for recent protests.
- The article reports that protests damaged 2,500 businesses and injured 1,500 police officers.
- Le Pen argued that immigrants who do not assimilate should be expelled, and said authorities might force some to leave.
- She called France “the least racist” country in the world and said discrimination does not exist there.
- Le Pen said immigrants are more likely to be unemployed than French citizens and argued France should not bring in unemployed people.
- The article says Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement and has appealed the conviction.
- The article reports that Le Pen leads polls ahead of France’s presidential election in the spring.
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