Le Pen pledges French referendum on EU if elected presidentSeptember 3, 2016 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The leader of France's anti-immigration National Front has promised to hold a nationwide referendum on whether the country should leave or remain in the European Union if she is elected president next spring, the Associated Press reports. In a speech in an eastern village Saturday, September 3, Marine Le Pen denounced "mass immigration" and branded Islamism "the new totalitarianism of the 21st century." Talking about a possible EU referendum, the far-right candidate for April-May election said: "I will do it in France." She also referred to the controversy over local French bans on the burkini swimwear by protesting against "the relegation of women behind fabrics." She said: "The best weapon against terrorism: the ballot." Polls suggest that Le Pen could qualify for the election's second round. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |