Le Pen, whom polls show to be President Emmanuel Macron's main rival for the spring presidential election, was joined by other right-wing politicians in outrage against the EU flag fluttering on the Paris landmark.
"To adorn the Arc de Triomphe with the sole colours of the European Union, without the presence of a national flag, is a real attack on our nation's identity, because this monument honours our military victories and houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier," she said in a statement.There was no immediate comment from the pro-EU Macron, whom Le Pen accused of giving a "direct order" to hang the flag.
But Junior European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune said the display was only temporary. "The French flag has not been replaced. The election campaign is not a free pass for petty lies and controversies," he tweeted. Macron, who has yet to say if he will run for re-election in April, defeated Le Pen in the 2017 run-off by 66%-34%. All polls show him favourite to win another five-year term.
Le Pen said she would appeal to the Council of State, which acts as legal adviser of the executive, to remove the EU flag.Reporting by Elizabeth Pineau; Writing by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Andrew CawthorneSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
l just found this interesting initially, but then I read that it also 'houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' and that the intent is only to fly the EU flag over it for the week's event. So I can see where this may be an issue for some on the French. Seems like an odd idea.
And also the Left and the Right. Beneath the arch lies The Unknown Soldier since 1921. This is a tribute for those who lost their lives fighting for France 🇫🇷 not 🇪🇺.
Famous victory marches around or under the Arc have included the French AND Allies from WWI why the EU flag is now a bad thing near it ? Painting depicting Greek military units in the WWI Victory Parade in Arc de Triomphe in Paris in July 1919
Don't give them any coverage!
And replace it with..., what? A three coloured motif of, perhaps, a symbol of liberté, egalité et fraternité? Fuquez vous off.
It isn't the EU flag. It's the flag of Europe. It's also used by the Council of Europe which has nothing to do with the EU
islamophobia xenephobia France..China
No! 😂
It's a good decision.
Nothing like getting triggered over a flag
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