voted against the Maastricht Treaty in 1992 due to Villiers' influence, but it voted for the European Constitution in 2005. It was the only department to switch between a NO vote in 1992 and a YES vote in 2005. The MPF was also strong in other departments, mostly those neighboring Vendée. In 2009, for example, Villiers' list won 14.26% in the Deux-Sèvres, a department which is also strongly Catholic. It also won 12.36% in Charente-Maritime, 10.39% in Maine-et-Loire, 9.79% in Charente, 9.29% in Vienne and 8.56% in Loire-Atlantique. Due to Jacques Bompard, it also polled 6.40% in the southeastern Vaucluse department. Presidential Legislative European Parliament Media opinion The MPF and Villers, mostly due to their views on Islam and Muslim immigration, have been labeled in world news media such as CNN, Der Spiegel, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and The San Francisco Chronicle as "far right". Ideology The MPF is a souverainist party which supports the national independence of France within a Europe "of peoples and co-operation". Unlike the United Kingdom Independence Party, it does not support France's withdrawal from the EU but rather a massive overhaul of it. The MPF is a strong critic of what it sees as excessive bureaucracy and technocracy in the EU. Its various proposals include: European Union Restore the rule of national law over EU law. Ceasing negotiations over the accession of Turkey to the European Union, and begin a process of privileged partnership with Turkey and other Mediterranean countries. Allow the countries of Europe to form their own, independent foreign policies. Follow a policy of respect of national borders and control of immigration. Put the national Parliaments in the middle of European construction and giving them veto power on the vital interests of the people which they represent. Put the European Union and the euro at the service of the growth and employment. Found a European preference for industry and the services, as for agriculture. Opposition to the Lisbon Treaty and halting the ratification process. Draft a "fundamental treaty" of the European Union based on a free association of independent nations and peoples. Economy Establishing a "European protectionism" with tariffs on external imports. Within France, it is more neoliberal in supporting lower taxes to encourage the growth of industries within France. End the 35-hour workweek Liberalization of the fixed retirement age (60) Maximum rate of taxation at 38% Repealing the solidarity