Centre-Right Leader Supports Alliance with Marine Le Pen
- The leader of the centre-right Les Républicains party has backed an alliance with Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
- This alliance marks a significant political shift and has sparked discussions across Europe.
- The decision to support Le Pen signals potential changes in European political dynamics.
In a surprising turn of events, the head of the centre-right Les Républicains party in Paris has supported an alliance with Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the upcoming snap election. This move by Éric Ciotti could potentially reshape the French political landscape, as it challenges the longstanding position of his party to not work with the populist party. Despite divisions within his own party over this decision, Ciotti's support for an alliance has been praised by Marine Le Pen and could lead to a significant shift in the National Assembly. However, there are challenges to forming this alliance, with disagreements over including figures like Eric Zemmour. The upcoming election is seen as crucial for the future of France, with various political factions vying for power and influence.