French far-right leader and presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen was set to lay out her key policies in a speech to supporters on Sunday, ahead of elections beginning in April.
Lyon, France (dpa) - On the first of two days of events in the city of Lyon over the weekend, the National Front party said it would hold a referendum on the country‘s European Union membership if it wins the upcoming presidential elections.
Le Pen has promised her followers "144 pledges to put France in order," including major strengthening of security forces, withdrawal from the visa-free Schengen area and the reintroduction of a French currency.
Polls predict that the 48-year-old party leader will reach the second round in the elections, although she remains well behind in polls regarding the decisive presidential election in May.
Le Pen has promised her followers "144 pledges to put France in order," including major strengthening of security forces, withdrawal from the visa-free Schengen area and the reintroduction of a French currency.
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