Marine Le Pen proposed a referendum on the wearing of the Islamic veil if she is elected president. This announcement has sparked reactions in La Réunion, where RN deputy Joseph Rivière highlights the cultural differences with the mainland. While some elected officials from the PS and La France Insoumise denounce an infringement on individual freedoms, others assert that the measure would not apply to the island, where living together is valued.
Referendum on the veil: the National Rally divides La Réunion
This article was updated at 09:40.