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BRUSELAS Marion Maréchal’s appearance at an anti-abortion display in the European Parliament sparks tensions inside the RN
The MEP attended an exhibition in Strasbourg backed by Giorgia Meloni’s group and an Italian organization opposed to abortion. French media reported criticism from the left and discomfort within Marine Le Pen’s party.
Marion Maréchal’s presence at the opening of an anti-abortion exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg has triggered controversy within the Rassemblement national, France Info reported, citing France Inter’s political desk.
According to those outlets, the event was organized by the ECR group, which includes Maréchal and is associated with Giorgia Meloni, together with the Italian association Pro Vita & Famiglia, described as opposing abortion, same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples.
The exhibition features images and messages about embryonic development. France Info said photos and videos of Maréchal standing in front of the panels were widely shared on social media, drawing criticism especially from left-wing figures.
Le Monde added that left-wing MEPs demanded the exhibition be removed from the European Parliament. According to the newspaper, Manon Aubry, Terry Reintke and Iratxe Garcia Perez, who lead the radical left, Green and Social Democratic groups in Strasbourg, argued that the display centered on the so-called miracle of life is in fact part of a broader campaign against abortion rights.
France Inter also reported a reaction from Jordan Bardella, the RN president, who appeared uncomfortable when questioned in a corridor of the European Parliament. The broadcaster also quoted an MEP close to Marine Le Pen as saying that no one wants to roll back that right, while also arguing that there should be fewer abortions.
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