Le Pen
Britishnoun
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Jean-Marie (ʒɑ̃məri). born 1928, French politician; leader of the extreme right-wing Front National (1972–2011); runner-up in the presidential election of 2002
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his daughter Marine. born 1968, French politician: leader of the Front National from 2011
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The strategy was on display this week as Le Pen released a video address that bore the hallmarks of a president addressing the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
To be sure, polls put Mélenchon far behind Marine Le Pen of the National Rally, who just released a more orthodox plan to reduce the deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He has been instrumental in implementing her strategy of "de-demonisation" to try and rid the party of the toxic legacy of its founder, her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, who was openly antisemitic.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Bardella's defiance indicated that he hopes to ride out the crisis, with his future depending on whether Mediapart has more allegations in the pipeline and above all, Le Pen herself.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Despite her conviction, Le Pen remains a front-runner in presidential polls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
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