Marine Le Pen on Immigration
Marine Le Pen advocates a tough line on immigration, asserting that multiculturalism has failed and opposing what she terms the 'Islamisation' of France.
Her policy proposals centre on severely restricting the number of newcomers by calling for a moratorium on legal immigration. She has also stated her intention to repeal laws that allow illegal immigrants to regularize their status and reduce social benefits for immigrants to disincentivize further arrivals.
Furthermore, following the European migrant crisis, Le Pen called for France to reinstate border controls and withdraw from the Schengen Area. She also supports implementing restrictions on ritual slaughter as part of her wider cultural and national protection agenda.
Context
Immigration is a central and historical policy theme for Marine Le Pen and the National Rally (RN), formerly the National Front (FN). Her positions are framed within a broader nationalist and protectionist agenda.
Her political approach often connects immigration to issues of national identity, security, and social cohesion, arguing that current policies undermine the national community.
Actions Taken
- Policy ProposalCalled for France to withdraw from the Schengen Area and reinstate border controls following the European migrant crisis.
- Policy StanceExpressed support for restrictions on ritual slaughter (Halal and Kosher).
- Policy ProposalStated she would advocate for a moratorium on legal immigration if elected.
Criticism
Characterized her 2010 comments comparing Muslim street prayers to the Nazi occupation as racist and xenophobic.
Condemned her controversial 2010 comparison of Muslim street prayers to the Nazi occupation.