French Far Right Politician Ends Cooperation

Le Pen Officially Breaks With German Ally AfD

French Far-Right Politician Ends Cooperation

Rift Between Parties Could Impact Electoral Prospects

French far-right politician Marine Le Pen has announced that her party will end cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the next European Parliament elections.

Le Pen, who is the leader of the Rassemblement National (RN), said that the decision was made after the German party's lead candidate made revisionist remarks about the Holocaust.

"We cannot cooperate with a party that does not respect the values of the European Union," Le Pen said. "The AfD's remarks about the Holocaust are unacceptable."

The public break with Le Pen's RN could test the far right's push for a strong electoral showing in the upcoming European Parliament elections.

The AfD is one of the largest far-right parties in Europe. It has been criticized for its anti-immigrant and anti-European Union rhetoric.

Le Pen's announcement is a sign that the far right is increasingly divided. The RN and the AfD have been allies in the past, but their relationship has been strained in recent months.

The public break with Le Pen's RN could put more pressure on the AfD to moderate its stance in order to attract a broader range of voters.

Conclusion

Le Pen's decision to end cooperation with the AfD is a significant development in the European far-right landscape. The rift between the two parties could have a major impact on the upcoming European Parliament elections.