Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET
Le Pen vows to curb EU powers and payments
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Marine Le Pen said in Brussels that she wants to strip powers from the EU and cap France’s net contribution to the bloc’s budget at €5 billion a year. She said, “Being pro-France does not mean being anti-Europe.” Her proposal renews a campaign promise ahead of a critical EU summit on Thursday.
WHO: Marine Le Pen
WHAT: Le Pen said she wants to reduce the EU’s powers and cap France’s net contribution to its budget at €5 billion a year.
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM ET
WHERE: Brussels, Belgium
WHY: Le Pen said the proposal was part of her campaign promise to pare back France’s payments to the EU.
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