Marine Le Pen in CBS Interview: 'France Can No Longer Import the Unemployed'
Marine Le Pen, the presidential candidate from France’s National Rally, outlined her views on migration policy during an appearance on the American CBS program '60 Minutes.'
In her words, France is 'the least racist country in the world,' and there is no discrimination there at all.
Le Pen stated that the influx of migrants has 'destabilized' French society. As evidence, she cited statistics showing that the unemployment rate among foreigners is twice as high as among native French people. 'We can no longer import the unemployed,' the politician said.
Host Trevor Phillips suggested that the disparity might be explained by hiring discrimination. Le Pen rejected this explanation, asserting that such a phenomenon does not exist in France.
She contrasted France’s approach to integration with the 'Anglo-Saxon' model, which she compared to a layered pastry, the 'mille-feuille.' In Le Pen’s view, a person who moves to France must fully assimilate into the national community.
She was separately asked about 'remigration,' meaning the deportation of those whom her party believes do not accept the French way of life. Le Pen did not use the term herself but implied that those who despise French culture and are unwilling to obey the laws have 'the door wide open.' She added that, if necessary, such individuals could be compelled to leave.
Le Pen currently leads in polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
