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France polls: Le Pen accuses Macron of being soft on Islamic extremism

Le Pen said Macron is against all tough propositions to improve security

France polls: Le Pen accuses Macron of being soft on Islamic extremism

Emmanuel Macron (left), Marine Le Pen

AFP | PTI Paris
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused centrist rival Emmanuel Macron of being soft on Islamic extremism as the candidates discussed security in a bad- tempered presidential debate ahead of this weekend's runoff.

Le Pen said Macron was "against all tough propositions" to improve security and fight extremism after a series of deadly attacks in France.

"You have an indulgent attitude towards Islamic fundamentalism," Le Pen added.

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First Published: May 04 2017 | 3:18 AM IST

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