Aid to Ukraine: Laurent Jacobelli clarifies the position of the National Rally
The RN deputy affirms that support for kyiv must not be to the detriment of France's financial situation.
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- RN MP Laurent Jacobelli said aid to Ukraine must not compromise French finances.
- This position, which follows Louis Aliot's comments on a possible reduction in financial support, arouses strong criticism from the opposition.
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Why It Matters
The National Rally adjusts its communication on Ukraine after statements by Louis Aliot suggesting a cut in financial aid.
National Rally deputy Laurent Jacobelli insisted on Saturday that aid to Ukraine in the event of the RN coming to power will “not come at the cost of France’s financial life”. The party's position has sparked a wave of criticism, with Marine Tondelier accusing it of being a "Trojan horse" for Russia.
“At a time when we are asking the French to make efforts on their pensions, on their healthcare, at a time when France is in a situation of near bankruptcy, we cannot endanger the future of our country,” explained the deputy for Moselle on Franceinfo. “We are alongside Ukraine, but not at the cost of France’s financial life,” he added.
“Protect France”
Marine Le Pen's party has been forced to clarify its position vis-à-vis Ukraine in recent days since its vice-president, Louis Aliot, suggested, Thursday evening, that it would be necessary to "cut off the financial tap" to the country at war with Russia, in the event of the RN coming to power.
“Financial aid” must respond to a “pragmatic approach” and not to “empty promises”, otherwise it will be done “at the cost of the debt and taxes of the French”, specified Laurent Jacobelli. As for material aid, he specified that “defensive military support” would be maintained, as would “humanitarian” and “training” aid.
“If a delivery to Ukraine is compatible with the rearmament of France […] we will continue. When it endangers our stocks and our own defense, obviously not. Our duty as decision-makers and political leaders is to protect France,” he explained.
Tondelier and Attal criticize
“The National Rally shows its true face,” said the Ecologist presidential candidate on Saturday at the Lille clearance sale: “For them, a possible victory for Putin in Ukraine is not a problem, it’s even what they are looking for.” “All those who want to harm France and Europe support Marine Le Pen around the world, and therefore her position on Ukraine is not surprising,” she added.
Open Questions
- What will be the official policy of the RN in the event of accession to power?
