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Harnes
LocationHarnes is a French town where the newly elected mayor from Rassemblement National removed the EU flag.
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Harnes is a French town that has recently gained attention due to a political decision made by its newly elected mayor, affiliated with the Rassemblement National (RN) party. The mayor removed the European Union flag from the town hall, a move that has sparked controversy and debate. This action aligns with similar decisions made by other newly elected RN mayors in towns like Carcassonne and Cagnes-sur-Mer. The removal of the EU flag has been interpreted as a symbolic gesture reflecting the RN's Eurosceptic stance. Figures within the RN party have supported the initiative, while the Minister for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, has criticized it as a populist act. The event highlights the growing influence of the RN in local French politics and the ongoing tensions surrounding France's relationship with the European Union.
Last updated: March 31, 2026
News from Harnes
Frankreich: Ein Jahr vor der Wahl: Spielt Le Pen wieder mit dem Frexit?
Les maires ont-ils le droit de retirer le drapeau européen de l'hôtel de ville, comme l'ont fait plusieurs élus du RN ?
"C'est dommage comme premier symbole" : des maires RN retirent le drapeau européen, un geste critiqué, y compris au sein du parti
„Weg mit den EU-Flaggen“ – Le Pens Partei provoziert Streit
Mairies RN : oui à l’argent de l’Union européenne, pas à son drapeau
Retrait du drapeau de l’UE par des maires RN : Marion Maréchal défend «l’une des rares références à notre civilisation»
Des maires RN nouvellement élus retirent les drapeaux européens de leurs hôtels de ville
