Far-right leader demands 'action' against 'Islamic fundamentalism'

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Front party, on Friday condemned the French government for not doing enough to prevent attacks such as the deadly assault in Nice last night.

"Nothing that we proposed has been implemented," she told French daily Le Figaro.

"Given the new nature of opportunistic terrorism - that is, terrorism without a hierarchical structure - it is essential that we tackle the ideology that underlies these acts.

"In this area, absolutely nothing was done: stripping of citizenship, closing Salafist mosques or prohibiting certain organisations [hasn't been done].

"In truth, we are not at war. For now we are in a war of words."

Le Pen also accused the French government of having little desire to lead the fight against "Islamic fundamentalism.

"This is enough! We need action!"