Le Pen’s ‘Renaissance’: 4th time lucky?
Just before half past four, Marine Le Pen took to the stage under the stadium strobe lights at the Zénith Arena in Orléans.
France 24 reports: Just before half past four, Marine Le Pen took to the stage under the stadium strobe lights at the Zénith Arena in Orléans.
The radical-right leader, whom analysts say is on the doorstep of the presidency, is polarising, yet deeply and increasingly popular with her base, and has topped the popularity polls for months in France.
This entertainment story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Le Pen, Marine Le Pen and Zénith Arena.
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- This came 24 hours after the latest protests across the country, which included over ten thousand anti-Le Pen demonstrators outside the venue yesterday. (France 24)
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