EU lost its foreign policy sovereignty to US – Marine Le Pen
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EU lost its foreign policy sovereignty to US – Marine Le Pen to RT
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Published time: June 07, 2014 03:05
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French National Front (FN) president Marine Le Pen (AFP Photo / Fred Dufour)
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The EU has lost control of its foreign policy to Washington, France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen told RT, calling the bloc's diplomacy a “catastrophe” in which no independent voice of reason could be heard.
“The European Union's diplomacy is a catastrophe,” Le Pen told RT'sSophie Shevardnadze in an exclusive interview to be broadcast Monday. “The EU speaks out on foreign affairs either to create problems, or to make them worse.”
Where Ukraine is concerned, Le Pen believes that Europe had no right to blackmail the country into breaking up its historical and cultural ties to Russia.
“When offering a partnership agreement to Ukraine – which would mean breaking off of its allied relations with Russia – the EU has clearly set blackmail in motion. And that can't help but fuel dissent inside the country,” Le Pen told RT, adding that “pouring oil onto the fire” could lead to an increasing risk of a civil war.
“The EU has been doing nothing but making the situation worse using threats, blackmail and sanctions, which, as we can see now, clearly do not encourage anyone to sit at the negotiation table in order to come up with a peaceful and reasonable solution to the conflict.”
Le Penn, whose National Front party in late May secured a third of France’s seats in the European Parliamentary elections, says the EU's foreign policy has been badly misguided by the United States – Syria and Libya being just some of the most recent examples.
“We've made a great deal of foreign policy mistakes under Washington's influence, but the worst of them is Syria,” Le Penn said.
There are “no independent states left in Europe” that would call for peaceful solutions to conflicts, the National Front leader says.
“We [National Front] have been the only party to stand against the option of intervening in Syria. When the crisis first started, we said France is supplying arms to jihadists, who would spread terror if they win. That's what already happened in Libya.”
“That's the way the US acts in the international arena. But what is even more horrible, is that one can't hear the voices of European countries,” Le Pen added.
Watch the full interview with Marine Le Pen on RT’s SophieCo on Monday, June 9.
Comments (50)
Andre Kristoffersen 07.06.2014 09:32
Yebatz Yevo 07.06.2014 09:16
[quote name='Andre Kristoffersen' time='07.06.2014 08:55']Still anyone who believe Kiev is the neo nazis? This shows whom the neo-nazi in Europe support. It's Russia! Not surprised at all but very disappointing.[/quot e]
You are the most ignorant troll I have read. How do you come up with this trash?
[quote name='Armin Tedesco' time='07.06.2014 09:19']French was never part of the anglo american empire in the first place.
It's clearly Russia work with parties on the very right side of politics and Ken Pen is a neo-nazi supporter.
Cathy Pool 07.06.2014 09:27
As an American reading the American and Zionism hate, I need to say, I hear you loud and clear. I despise what America has become thanks to the stranglehold of the jews in our land and media. I'd leave tomorrow and never look back at this country if I had the means to leave. But, poverty in America is a secret, most of us are struggling greatly while a few are doing marvelous. I actually pray for God to make a way to get me out of here and into a place where I'd fit in. For I hate the politics on both sides here. I can't accept the ignorance or hate of the democrats or the republicans, and everyone sucks up to them.
Judy 07.06.2014 09:20
It's a strange world in which a supposedly far right leader in France is taking what used to be a left-nationalist position in relation to foreign affairs and also, apparently, on austerity policies. Where is the European left on the Ukraine issue? Where was it when the Troika was punishing Greek citizens for the sins of (German) banks? The issues that Le Pen raises, i.e. an independent foreign policy and anti-austerity economics are ones that social democrats and socialists should have been raising for the last several years. The EU is a failed state, a currency union without a fiscal union, leading to chaos.
Armin Tedesco 07.06.2014 09:19
French was never part of the anglo american empire in the first place. Actually they were very opposed to it until very recently. Just when Sarko took over they surrendered completly.
Yebatz Yevo 07.06.2014 09:16
[quote name='Andre Kristoffersen' time='07.06.2014 08:55']Still anyone who believe Kiev is the neo nazis? This shows whom the neo-nazi in Europe support. It's Russia! Not surprised at all but very disappointing.[/quot e]
You are the most ignorant troll I have read. How do you come up with this trash?
KK Singh 07.06.2014 09:16
Le Pen is very right but her warning seem to be pointed to EU rulers, who know this fact since ages, who enjoy big perks by their corporates who do business with US corporates to loot their own citizens and 3rd world people!
People must understand and wage fight against imperialism!
andi 07.06.2014 09:07
In Germany and in many other europen countries you cannot write freely your opinion. It will not publicated. There is an american company censoring the comments. DISCQUS. Many european newspapers gave them the power to censor the opinion of the citizens.
oppose-zionism 07.06.2014 09:05
Some Russians should understand that not all who appear as anti-American are good. The current status in France and the rise of fascism elsewhere in Europe is a reflection of the utter failure.
Kevin 07.06.2014 09:01
The EU blackmail consisted of the EU OR policy which A. Merkal told them not to do in Dec 2013. Join the EU or no nothing from us. This IS the only reason Why all european countries joined. Join or no trade with us blackmail.
Andre Kristoffersen 07.06.2014 08:55
Still anyone who believe Kiev is the neo nazis? This shows whom the neo-nazi in Europe support. It's Russia! Not surprised at all but very disappointing.
ThinkThis 07.06.2014 08:54
- Liga para o apoio ao cliente vodafone 1276 a dizer que a zon4i / M4O vos fez essa proposta (porque em casa já puserem zon4i com o nº dos vossos pais e adicionar um 3º cartão só custa 7,5€).
- Dizem que já são vodafone há imenso tempo e que não querem deixar de o ser - Afirmam que dadas as circunstâncias têm que mudar
insistam e conseguem
Le Ruscino 07.06.2014 08:50
Le Pen is 100% correct - here in France you can see the French on the street now visibly perceive the US as the 'enemy' & laugh off our media liars. Trust is gone, over finished!
Even the trolls on here are starting to wake up to the fact that their lies only expose their hypocrisy - never seen a troll yet that could justify one of their pro-uncle sam statements.
Is this really what the US administration wants ?
Joao Lima 07.06.2014 08:38
[quote name='JOÃO CARLOS PRÍNCIPE' time='07.06.2014 08:23']What this lady is saying is that some European politicians think, but do not want, can not or do not want to say not to waste your fake U.S. support. The Americans with their false morals and truths of democracies are the number 1 cancer in the world. Are leading Europe to submit their moves fake partners because they Americans want is a weak and on its domain europe. The examples that you gave Le Pen are a few of the most obvious examples.
[/quot e]
Absolute ly correct.
Bouafiane Amor 07.06.2014 08:38
mieux que holande
Colorado 07.06.2014 08:35
USA isolating themselves with arrogance.
Russi a, than China in the last month, now the EU - LOL
conservative one 07.06.2014 08:31
paul paul 07.06.2014 08:21
I support Le Pen, Merkel take note,
we dont need more American slaves in Europe.
Its time for Europe to think on its own without Americans shoving their big nose into affairs.
As an American, I think your statement would also be true advice with some changes.:
[ we dont need more Zionist slaves in America.
It s time for America to think on its own without Zionists shoving their big nose into affairs.]
oppose-zionism 07.06.2014 08:29
paul paul 07.06.2014 08:24
Wha t a bunch of nonsense. I bet you have no idea what "fascism" is.
------------------- ------
I know what it is, and what I wrote is NOT nonsense, except for a fascist like you!
Dan Massino 07.06.2014 08:26
She is true french, media these days run by bunch of illuminati saying lies to people, everyone saying right and being independent will be labled by media as racist, anti semi-ties and so one .... this must change people wants the truth not lies by corporate media
paul paul 07.06.2014 08:24
oppose-zionism 07.06.2014 07:26
The parties controlling the EU are terrible but the party of Marine Le Pen is even worse! Her fascist party should not fool anybody, who is sane.
What a bunch of nonsense. I bet you have no idea what "fascism" is.
JOÃO CARLOS PRÍNCIPE 07.06.2014 08:23
What this lady is saying is that some European politicians think, but do not want, can not or do not want to say not to waste your fake U.S. support. The Americans with their false morals and truths of democracies are the number 1 cancer in the world. Are leading Europe to submit their moves fake partners because they Americans want is a weak and on its domain europe. The examples that you gave Le Pen are a few of the most obvious examples.
http://rt.com/news/164372-marine-le-pen-preview/
Published time: June 07, 2014 03:05
Get short URL
French National Front (FN) president Marine Le Pen (AFP Photo / Fred Dufour)
Tags
Conflict, EU, France, Opposition, Politics
The EU has lost control of its foreign policy to Washington, France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen told RT, calling the bloc's diplomacy a “catastrophe” in which no independent voice of reason could be heard.
“The European Union's diplomacy is a catastrophe,” Le Pen told RT'sSophie Shevardnadze in an exclusive interview to be broadcast Monday. “The EU speaks out on foreign affairs either to create problems, or to make them worse.”
Where Ukraine is concerned, Le Pen believes that Europe had no right to blackmail the country into breaking up its historical and cultural ties to Russia.
“When offering a partnership agreement to Ukraine – which would mean breaking off of its allied relations with Russia – the EU has clearly set blackmail in motion. And that can't help but fuel dissent inside the country,” Le Pen told RT, adding that “pouring oil onto the fire” could lead to an increasing risk of a civil war.
“The EU has been doing nothing but making the situation worse using threats, blackmail and sanctions, which, as we can see now, clearly do not encourage anyone to sit at the negotiation table in order to come up with a peaceful and reasonable solution to the conflict.”
Le Penn, whose National Front party in late May secured a third of France’s seats in the European Parliamentary elections, says the EU's foreign policy has been badly misguided by the United States – Syria and Libya being just some of the most recent examples.
“We've made a great deal of foreign policy mistakes under Washington's influence, but the worst of them is Syria,” Le Penn said.
There are “no independent states left in Europe” that would call for peaceful solutions to conflicts, the National Front leader says.
“We [National Front] have been the only party to stand against the option of intervening in Syria. When the crisis first started, we said France is supplying arms to jihadists, who would spread terror if they win. That's what already happened in Libya.”
“That's the way the US acts in the international arena. But what is even more horrible, is that one can't hear the voices of European countries,” Le Pen added.
Watch the full interview with Marine Le Pen on RT’s SophieCo on Monday, June 9.
Comments (50)
Andre Kristoffersen 07.06.2014 09:32
Yebatz Yevo 07.06.2014 09:16
[quote name='Andre Kristoffersen' time='07.06.2014 08:55']Still anyone who believe Kiev is the neo nazis? This shows whom the neo-nazi in Europe support. It's Russia! Not surprised at all but very disappointing.[/quot e]
You are the most ignorant troll I have read. How do you come up with this trash?
[quote name='Armin Tedesco' time='07.06.2014 09:19']French was never part of the anglo american empire in the first place.
It's clearly Russia work with parties on the very right side of politics and Ken Pen is a neo-nazi supporter.
Cathy Pool 07.06.2014 09:27
As an American reading the American and Zionism hate, I need to say, I hear you loud and clear. I despise what America has become thanks to the stranglehold of the jews in our land and media. I'd leave tomorrow and never look back at this country if I had the means to leave. But, poverty in America is a secret, most of us are struggling greatly while a few are doing marvelous. I actually pray for God to make a way to get me out of here and into a place where I'd fit in. For I hate the politics on both sides here. I can't accept the ignorance or hate of the democrats or the republicans, and everyone sucks up to them.
Judy 07.06.2014 09:20
It's a strange world in which a supposedly far right leader in France is taking what used to be a left-nationalist position in relation to foreign affairs and also, apparently, on austerity policies. Where is the European left on the Ukraine issue? Where was it when the Troika was punishing Greek citizens for the sins of (German) banks? The issues that Le Pen raises, i.e. an independent foreign policy and anti-austerity economics are ones that social democrats and socialists should have been raising for the last several years. The EU is a failed state, a currency union without a fiscal union, leading to chaos.
Armin Tedesco 07.06.2014 09:19
French was never part of the anglo american empire in the first place. Actually they were very opposed to it until very recently. Just when Sarko took over they surrendered completly.
Yebatz Yevo 07.06.2014 09:16
[quote name='Andre Kristoffersen' time='07.06.2014 08:55']Still anyone who believe Kiev is the neo nazis? This shows whom the neo-nazi in Europe support. It's Russia! Not surprised at all but very disappointing.[/quot e]
You are the most ignorant troll I have read. How do you come up with this trash?
KK Singh 07.06.2014 09:16
Le Pen is very right but her warning seem to be pointed to EU rulers, who know this fact since ages, who enjoy big perks by their corporates who do business with US corporates to loot their own citizens and 3rd world people!
People must understand and wage fight against imperialism!
andi 07.06.2014 09:07
In Germany and in many other europen countries you cannot write freely your opinion. It will not publicated. There is an american company censoring the comments. DISCQUS. Many european newspapers gave them the power to censor the opinion of the citizens.
oppose-zionism 07.06.2014 09:05
Some Russians should understand that not all who appear as anti-American are good. The current status in France and the rise of fascism elsewhere in Europe is a reflection of the utter failure.
Kevin 07.06.2014 09:01
The EU blackmail consisted of the EU OR policy which A. Merkal told them not to do in Dec 2013. Join the EU or no nothing from us. This IS the only reason Why all european countries joined. Join or no trade with us blackmail.
Andre Kristoffersen 07.06.2014 08:55
Still anyone who believe Kiev is the neo nazis? This shows whom the neo-nazi in Europe support. It's Russia! Not surprised at all but very disappointing.
ThinkThis 07.06.2014 08:54
- Liga para o apoio ao cliente vodafone 1276 a dizer que a zon4i / M4O vos fez essa proposta (porque em casa já puserem zon4i com o nº dos vossos pais e adicionar um 3º cartão só custa 7,5€).
- Dizem que já são vodafone há imenso tempo e que não querem deixar de o ser - Afirmam que dadas as circunstâncias têm que mudar
insistam e conseguem
Le Ruscino 07.06.2014 08:50
Le Pen is 100% correct - here in France you can see the French on the street now visibly perceive the US as the 'enemy' & laugh off our media liars. Trust is gone, over finished!
Even the trolls on here are starting to wake up to the fact that their lies only expose their hypocrisy - never seen a troll yet that could justify one of their pro-uncle sam statements.
Is this really what the US administration wants ?
Joao Lima 07.06.2014 08:38
[quote name='JOÃO CARLOS PRÍNCIPE' time='07.06.2014 08:23']What this lady is saying is that some European politicians think, but do not want, can not or do not want to say not to waste your fake U.S. support. The Americans with their false morals and truths of democracies are the number 1 cancer in the world. Are leading Europe to submit their moves fake partners because they Americans want is a weak and on its domain europe. The examples that you gave Le Pen are a few of the most obvious examples.
[/quot e]
Absolute ly correct.
Bouafiane Amor 07.06.2014 08:38
mieux que holande
Colorado 07.06.2014 08:35
USA isolating themselves with arrogance.
Russi a, than China in the last month, now the EU - LOL
conservative one 07.06.2014 08:31
paul paul 07.06.2014 08:21
I support Le Pen, Merkel take note,
we dont need more American slaves in Europe.
Its time for Europe to think on its own without Americans shoving their big nose into affairs.
As an American, I think your statement would also be true advice with some changes.:
[ we dont need more Zionist slaves in America.
It s time for America to think on its own without Zionists shoving their big nose into affairs.]
oppose-zionism 07.06.2014 08:29
paul paul 07.06.2014 08:24
Wha t a bunch of nonsense. I bet you have no idea what "fascism" is.
------------------- ------
I know what it is, and what I wrote is NOT nonsense, except for a fascist like you!
Dan Massino 07.06.2014 08:26
She is true french, media these days run by bunch of illuminati saying lies to people, everyone saying right and being independent will be labled by media as racist, anti semi-ties and so one .... this must change people wants the truth not lies by corporate media
paul paul 07.06.2014 08:24
oppose-zionism 07.06.2014 07:26
The parties controlling the EU are terrible but the party of Marine Le Pen is even worse! Her fascist party should not fool anybody, who is sane.
What a bunch of nonsense. I bet you have no idea what "fascism" is.
JOÃO CARLOS PRÍNCIPE 07.06.2014 08:23
What this lady is saying is that some European politicians think, but do not want, can not or do not want to say not to waste your fake U.S. support. The Americans with their false morals and truths of democracies are the number 1 cancer in the world. Are leading Europe to submit their moves fake partners because they Americans want is a weak and on its domain europe. The examples that you gave Le Pen are a few of the most obvious examples.