French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen has compared the surge in asylum seekers coming into Europe to the invasion of Rome by barbarians. The nationalist politician previously landed in hot water when she drew parallels between Muslims in Europe and a Nazi invasion.
“We must immediately stop this madness to safeguard our social pact, freedom and identity.”
Over 1 million asylum seekers are expected to arrive in Europe by the end of this year, more than twice as many as last year.
While the regional elections will provide a litmus test for FN, the big prize remains the presidential vote in 2017. Latest polls show Le Pen out in front with 27 percent of first round preferences, two points ahead of Sarkozy, and eight ahead of Hollande .... http://www.rt.com
