PARIS – On May 9, 2023, Florian Philippot, leader of the French political party Les Patriotes, organized a protest outside the European Union institutions in Paris. The demonstration, coinciding with Europe Day, featured Philippot and his supporters symbolically cutting European Union flags while asserting the primacy of the French national flag. "Our true flag is the French flag," Philippot stated. The protest aimed to advocate for "Frexit," France's withdrawal from the EU. Participants displayed banners criticizing the EU's budget, alleged imposition of retirement reforms, and its stance on international conflicts. Philippot urged French mayors to defy any potential law mandating the display of the European flag on town halls, framing such resistance as a necessary act against perceived EU overreach. The group concluded their demonstration by singing the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise."
Într-un videoclip care s-a viralizat pe rețelele de socializare, câțiva oameni taie steaguri UE și țin în mâini steaguri ale Franței. În clip apare …
