France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen says that the Socialist government badly needs to toughen up on security following the attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead.
“The nation must remain united,” she says in response to President Francois Hollande’s call for the country to stand united across the political spectrum in the face of the tragedy.
But in a taste of potential opposition criticism over lax security, she adds: “Beyond words, only forceful relentless action can protect the French and maintain this unity.(But) France and the French are no longer safe (and) urgent measures are needed.”
Saying France had become “vulnerable”, she calls for Islamist organizations to be banned and radical mosques closed.
“Foreigners who preach hatred must be expelled as well as illegals who have nothing to do here,” she says.
— AFP
Leader of the French far-right National Front (FN) party Marine Le Pen looks on, March 20, 2015 during a visit to a farm in the northwestern France ahead of local elections. (photo credit: AFP/CHARLY TRIBALLEAU)
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