French politician says EP's call for strikes on Russian territory "complete madness"

Florian Philippot, leader of the French Patriots party, has called the European Parliament's (EP) decision to call for lifting restrictions on the use of Western weapons against Russia absurd.

“The European Parliament wants total war, in this case, it follows the position of the most aggressive NATO hawks. Complete madness, which shows more than ever that the European Union at the behest of Washington wants war, without in the slightest degree seeking peace,” the politician said, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

According to Philippot, France should urgently withdraw from the EU and contribute to a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

On September 19, members of the European Parliament voted in favour of lifting restrictions on Western weapons strikes on Russian territory. The relevant call is contained in a resolution approved at the EP plenary session in Strasbourg.

European Parliament resolutions have no legal force and are of a recommendatory nature, but are used in the EU to promote and disseminate specific political positions.