Le Pen questions further EU funding for Ukraine

Marine Le Pen has questioned supporting further European Union funding for Ukraine if she wins France’s presidential election in 2027, according to a Financial Times interview published on October 14.

The National Rally parliamentary leader cited the EU’s €90 billion loan programme for Ukraine, putting France’s share at €18 billion and arguing that the country could not afford further commitments. Those figures reflect her stated assessment and political argument, rather than an announced decision by the French government.

She reiterated her opposition to Ukraine joining the EU, saying accession would diminish French sovereignty and impose major economic costs. The account provided no calculations establishing those projected consequences.

Le Pen had previously pledged to end bilateral aid to Kyiv while retaining certain operational support and training for Ukrainian troops. In the interview, she also questioned continued financing through EU mechanisms.

The Financial Times reported that €45 billion from the agreed €90 billion loan was scheduled for 2027. It also cited European Commission officials estimating that Ukraine would need about €70 billion in additional funding next year.

A separate Ukraine support instrument worth up to €100 billion is included in the proposed seven-year EU budget. The newspaper said Le Pen intended to challenge the budget settlement, including by withholding half of France’s contribution.

Her remarks describe intentions conditional on taking office. They do not mean France has already stopped funding Ukraine or that agreed European programmes have been cancelled.