Marine Le Pen: France Is the 'Least Racist' Country in the World and There Is No Discrimination

In new remarks sparking controversy over immigration and coexistence, Marine Le Pen, the National Rally candidate for the French presidential election, stated that France is the "least racist" country in the world, categorically denying the existence of racial discrimination within the country.

Denial of Racism and Rejection of the "American Model"

During an interview on CBS's "60 Minutes," Le Pen dismissed the idea of systemic or institutional racism in France, asserting: "There is no discrimination in France."

The right-wing leader defended the French assimilation model in contrast to the American multicultural model, explaining: "We believe that anyone who comes to settle in our country must assimilate into the national community. In the United States, it is like a multi-layered cake; each community can live side by side while retaining its own customs, and that is not the way we see things."

Immigration and Warnings of Deporting Non-Assimilated Migrants

Regarding immigration, Le Pen warned against large inflows, noting that "when we accept too many migrants, we create conditions conducive to destabilizing society."

Responding to a question about the possibility of returning migrants who do not adopt the French way of life to their countries of origin, Le Pen delivered a firm message, saying: "If someone comes to us and says: I hate you, I despise your culture, and I do not want to respect your laws, we will tell him: Listen, sir, the door is wide open, and furthermore, we can force you to leave."