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The New York Times
Le Pen Vows Prime Minister Would Control French Defense
Subheadline
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has claimed that a prime minister from her party would take control of French defense if her party wins the upcoming election. She made this statement during a rally in Hénin-Beaumont, France, on Sunday. Le Pen's party won big in the first round of voting, and she is now seen as a strong contender in the second round.
Defense Policy Changes
Le Pen has pledged to make significant changes to French defense policy. She has said that she would withdraw France from NATO and reduce defense spending. She has also said that she would create a new "national guard" to protect France from terrorism and other threats.
Reaction from Opponents
Le Pen's opponents have criticized her defense policy plans. They have said that withdrawing from NATO would weaken France's security and that reducing defense spending would make the country more vulnerable to attack. They have also said that a national guard would be unnecessary and would duplicate the work of existing security forces.
Turnout Update
As of noon local time, turnout for the second round of voting was at 26.63%, according to France's Interior Ministry. This is slightly higher than the 25.90% reported at the same time in the first round.
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