The RN plans a fine for wearing the veil if it comes to power

The National Rally plans to “sanction the wearing of the Islamic veil” with “a fine” if it comes to power. This is what Marine Le Pen’s lieutenant, Jean-Philippe Tanguy, said this Sunday. “We are obviously going to fight Islamist ideology and we will sanction the wearing of the veil, also in solidarity with all the women around the world who are forced to wear it and who die to have this freedom,” declared the deputy for the Somme on BFMTV.

The ban on wearing the veil in public spaces was already on Marine Le Pen's program during her first three candidacies for the Elysée. The measure was, however, discussed internally, when Jordan Bardella was still a possible recourse.

“It was decided”

“It has been decided,” confirmed Jean-Philippe Tanguy, arguing that this proposal “is supported by 60% to 70% of French people who feel that behind this symbol, it is not only a freedom of dress, it is an ideology which is contrary to what France has carried for years”.

Consequently, in the event of a victory for the RN next year, “if there are women who wear the veil when it is prohibited, they will be fined”, in the same way as “people who do not wear seat belts” in the car.