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Supporters of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen were gathering in Paris on Sunday to protest her conviction for embezzlement and a five-year ban on running for office.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday (April 6) she would peacefully fight her five-year ban from running for office and draw inspiration from American civil rights leader Martin Luther...
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Despite the court ruling last Monday, polls are showing RN holding strong, even with Le Pen's protegee Jordan Bardella as a candidate in a 2027 presidential matchup.
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Marine president" during the French far-right party national rally near the parliament in support of Marine Le Pen in P
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