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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Philippe had been widely seen as the candidate best placed to reach the run-off and challenge Le Pen in the race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron after his second term in office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Le Pen continued to advocate for significant state intervention in the economy, according to an attendee who said he wasn’t impressed with her message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Marine Le Pen of the insurgent right National Rally is leading in the latest polls for next year’s presidential elections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Early on, he entered the RN's inner circle through his relationship with the daughter of an old National Front hand, Frederic Chatillon; by 2017, Le Pen had named Bardella party spokesman.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Le Pen lost out twice to Macron in previous presidential elections.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
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