French protest violence: A ‘Christmas present’ for Le Pen’s far right?
Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
Al Jazeera English reports: Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Le Pen and French.
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