Marine Le Pen hits Brussels with new warnings for the EU

The French political leader is in Brussels to challenge the EU on its budget and its future role.

Marine Le Pen, a major political leader in France, is currently in Brussels. She is there to send a clear message to the European Union (EU). She says the EU is heading in the wrong direction and that "all the warning signs are flashing red." Le Pen is pushing back hard against current EU plans. She is especially unhappy about a push to lock in the EU budget before the next elections in 2027. She argues that this is not right and wants to change how the EU handles its money. Her visit is part of a larger plan to downsize the EU. She believes the organization has too much control and wants …