Marine Le Pen: The Far-Right's Surge in French Elections
A Leader on the Rise
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), has emerged as a formidable force in French politics. After coming second in the 2017 presidential election, her party has recently pulled off another impressive victory in parliamentary elections, securing the biggest vote share in the first round.
A Eurosceptic Agenda
Le Pen's rise has been fueled by her anti-establishment and Eurosceptic rhetoric. She appeals to voters who feel left behind by globalization and European integration. Her platform centers around reducing immigration, restoring French sovereignty, and renegotiating France's relationship with the European Union.
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