Le Pen offers to meet Zelenskyy in Brussels
French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen has offered to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels. She is regarded as the frontrunner in France's 2027 presidential election.
Marine Le Pen, a French right-wing politician, has offered to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels, according to Politico Europe. The outlet describes her as the frontrunner ahead of France's 2027 presidential election, which makes her stance on Ukraine significant for both French domestic politics and Europe.
The source material available does not specify when or under what circumstances a meeting might take place, or whether Zelenskyy has responded to the offer.
Political background
Politico Europe notes that Le Pen has recently been active in EU foreign policy debates too. The outlet reports that she is targeting Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, who had already clashed with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The outlet also reports that a meeting in Paris between Le Pen and fellow right-wing leader Nigel Farage was planned for October but has not yet happened, as the dynamics in both their parties have shifted. In late October, Le Pen was casting herself as a protector of France while turmoil grips the country.
Other French news
Another development in France came on 10 November: Paris pointed the finger at Tehran over cyberattacks on supermarket refrigerators, while Iran denies any role.
