Jean-Marie Le Pen

French politician (1928–2025)

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Jean Louis Marie Le Pen, commonly known as Jean-Marie Le Pen, was a French far-right politician. He focused on issues related to immigration to France, the European Union, traditional culture and values, law and order, and France's high rate of unemployment. His progression in the 1980s is known as the "lepénisation of minds" due to its noticeable effect on mainstream political opinion. His controversial speeches and his integration into public life made him a figure who polarized opinion. He was convicted of statements downplaying the Holocaust, and fined for incitement to discrimination regarding remarks made about Muslims in France.

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More than 1,000 attend Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris Held at Notre-Dame du Val-de-Grâce, the service brought together the far-right leader's family and National Rally officials — all protected by tight security. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published on January 16, 2025

Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on January 8, 2025

Jean-Marie Le Pen's legacy of provocation and controversy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:20Published on January 7, 2025

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96 Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right Front National party, now known as National Rally (RN), has died at 96. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on January 7, 2025

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Tomb of far-right leader vandalised less than three weeks after burial Police in France are investigating after Jean-Marie Le Pen's tomb was vandalised, less than three weeks after the founder of France's far-right National Front party was buried. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Jean-Marie Le Pen was divisive and difficult - but he changed the shape of French politics Jean-Marie Le Pen was variously loved and loathed - but he changed the shape of modern French politics. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2025
French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen has died Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the French far-right National Front party, has died aged 96. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2025