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Marine Le Pen (center answers journalists' questions during a campaign visit
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Marine Le Pen

Marine Le Pen, a lawyer by profession, is the former president of France's nationalist right-wing National Rally (RN), having led the party from 2011 to 2021. She ran for president in 2012, 2017 and 2022.

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen delivers her speech during the French far-right party national rally near the parliament in Paris.

For France's far right, US ties demand careful balancing act

For France's far right, US ties demand careful balancing act

As it eyes the 2027 elections, France's National Rally is wary of the fallout from Trump's policies.
PoliticsJuly 12, 2025
European Parliament, Strasbourg, 18 02 2025 The European Parliament in Strasbourg is reflected in the waters of the River

Do EU structures enable far-right misuse of public money?

Do EU structures enable far-right misuse of public money?

A leaked audit says far-right MEPs improperly spent millions in EU funds, highlighting deep flaws in the EU system.
PoliticsJuly 4, 2025
Dutch far right leader, Geert Wilders, addresses the media as his party leaves the coalition government

Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders makes PM gamble

Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders makes PM gamble

Far-right firebrand Geert Wilders has made a high stakes gamble, blowing up the governing coalition in the Netherlands.
PoliticsJune 4, 2025
An election campaign poster showing three candidates of the right-wing RN of Marine le Pen (left)

How French billionaires push the far-right agenda

How French billionaires push the far-right agenda

French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin spends millions to boost far-right projects prompting calls for stricter rules.
BusinessJune 2, 2025
Black and white photos of Victor Orban, Riikka Purra, Herbert Kickl, Alice Weidel, Giorgia Meloni, Geert Wilders, Marine Le Pen

From AfD to Reform UK: The far right and European politics

From AfD to Reform UK: The far right and European politics

The nationalist AfD may be shunned in Germany, but the far right is on the rise in Europe. Some parties are governing.
PoliticsMay 19, 2025
Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro speaks at court

Brazil's democracy is 'inefficient' but solid

Brazil's democracy is 'inefficient' but solid

Will Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro be imprisoned? It's unclear whether the trial will boost democracy or polarization.
Rule of LawApril 8, 2025
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Composite image with the heads of European far-right leaders

Where do Europe's far-right parties differ?

Europe's far-right politicians are gaining influence, but they're a disparate bunch. Here's what you need to know.
PoliticsFebruary 6, 202501:30 min
Dark clouds gather of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, France on April 9, 2024

Is France heading for an economic storm?

France could face an economic crisis after lawmakers voted to oust Michel Barnier's government after just three months.
BusinessDecember 5, 2024
France and Germany flags blowing in the wind

Will the rise of France's far right sour ties with Germany?

German leaders fear the rise of France's far-right National Rally party may damage Franco-German relations.
PoliticsJuly 3, 2024
Surveys show that the message of the far-right National Rally is resonating among young voters.

Far right finds support among young voters in France

Surveys show that the message of the far-right National Rally is resonating among young voters.
PoliticsJune 21, 202403:51 min
Emmanuel Macron holding up his right hand while speaking at a press conference in Paris

France braces as election campaign begins with a bang

The battle for the future of France began with protests and a chaotic barricade at the Republican party headquarters.
PoliticsJune 13, 2024
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