“Whether you like him or not, he was a significant figure in French politics. He was a strong man, a patriot, who knew how to debate. » Mayor of Notre-Dame-de-Livoye, near Avranches, and regional advisor in Normandy for the National Rally, Olivier Pjanic wanted to react to the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, this Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age 96 years old.
He salutes this outstanding figure in French politics, with some reservations. “He had a dark side, and went too far at times. For me, he was in excess,” explains the elected official, who only joined the far-right party when his daughter, Marine Le Pen, took over. “That said, the RN would not be the RN without him. It is the history of the party and it has generated commitment among many citizens. I agreed with some of his political ideas. »
Olivier Pjanic never had the opportunity to meet him. He will keep in mind his longevity, his “certain charisma and his true oratorical talent. He was a tribune, a visionary on certain subjects, despite all his slip-ups and condemnations. »
The reaction of Marie-Françoise Kurdziel
For Marie-Françoise Kurdziel, regional advisor in Normandy for the National Rally and former departmental delegate of the party, “a page in French political history turns today”. She greets him “an outstanding visionary, who was able to perceive the upheavals to come well before others and raise awareness of the crucial issues of our time. His lucid view on the future of France and Europe, although often criticized, has proven remarkably relevant over the years. »
The elected official from the South Channel also cites her defense “fierce” patriotic values, its “deep convictions” and his « courage rare ». « He leaves behind a political legacy that will continue to inspire those who, like him, believe in a sovereign France, free and faithful to its roots and to its history. »
