Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founder of France's Far-Right National Front, Dies at 96
Le Pen's passing leaves a controversial legacy as far-right ideologies gain traction in France and Europe, while his daughter Marine faces legal troubles.
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Updated: Jan 7th, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the National Front, died at 96, having profoundly influenced French far-right politics. His daughter, Marine Le Pen, steps onto the political stage facing legal challenges as anti-immigration sentiments gain momentum in France and beyond, continuing his legacy.
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