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Marine Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates with supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower Paris, France
Elections
To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron wins, but far-right gains
A screen shows French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen at her election day headquarters, in Paris
Elections
French duel: Macron vs Le Pen fight for presidency
Blue, white and red French flag fleets in Nice, southeastern France, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Global Politics
France’s far-right leverages generals’ warning of ‘civil war’ ahead of elections
Le Pen Macron posters
Global Politics
Why French pollsters do it better
U.S. President Barack Obama greets an adoring crowd in Cannes, France on November 4, 2011.
Global Politics
The French have been desperate for Obama to get involved in their politics. He just did.
Macron Le Pen debate
Media
First Michelle and Melania, now Fillon and Le Pen
Francois Fillon
Global Politics
France’s presidential candidates are plagued by scandals. Here’s a primer.
Francois Fillon, member of The Republicans political party and 2017 presidential candidate of the French centre-right, attends a political rally in Charleville-Mezieres, France, February 2, 2017.
Global Politics
Can François Fillon still win the French presidency?
Two people in masks in front of three portraits of Putin, Le Pen and Trump
Global Politics
A youth movement will be partying this Friday to ‘Make America Great Again’ — in Russia
Penelope Maitrot took part in an anti-Trump demonstration in Paris. The next day, the left-leaning student crossed party lines to vote in a primary for the political right.
Global Politics
Fear of Marine Le Pen has France’s left crossing party lines
Global Politics
Sarkozy first French incumbent president to lose in first round of elections
Global Politics
Economy dominating as French voters prepare to head to polls
Global Politics
Far-right conservatives gain ground in France
Conflict & Justice
Socialist Francois Hollande Ahead After First Round of France Election
Global Politics
Economy, Not Security, Top Election Issue in France
Conflict & Justice
Italy calls for help with refugees