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MARINE LE PEN

French President Emmanuel Macron on International Women's Day in Paris on March 8
WORLD / Politics
Mar 14, 2024
France faces centrist vacuum as far right builds momentum for presidency
A far-right presidency would be a transformational moment for France, Europe’s second largest economy.
Rassemblement National member of Parliament Marine Le Pen (left), and the president of the far-right party Jordan Bardella (right) march during a demonstration against antisemitism in Paris on Sunday
WORLD / Politics
Nov 16, 2023
EU's far right joins rally against antisemitism, unsettling some Jews
The strategy is to normalize the party's image, helping politicians bolster their anti-migration agenda while rebutting suggestions they are racist.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 2, 2023
Macron handed Marine Le Pen her big chance and she’s struggling
Le Pen’s advisers identified the wave of anger unleashed by Macron’s pension reform as a great opportunity, but the old problems that have dogged her career won’t go away.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 6, 2022
France’s far right picks 27-year-old to succeed Marine Le Pen
The result was widely expected as Marine Le Pen has been progressively handing over duties to Bardella, whou2019s served as deputy leader since 2019.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 26, 2022
Macron’s win is also a blow to Viktor Orban’s nationalist crusade
But analysts say Macron must also learn lessons from his first term, as his penchant for announcing proposals rather than building coalitions at times annoyed his European counterparts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 25, 2022
In troubled France, no honeymoon for re-elected Macron
The president's second term could be even rockier than the first with mounting political opposition and boiling social discontent.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 25, 2022
France's Macron defeats far-right rival in presidential election
The incumbent president comfortably defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen, heading off a political earthquake but acknowledging dissatisfaction with his first term.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 22, 2022
Macron closes in on second term in France as Le Pen falters
The gap between the two of them has widened since April 10 to about 12 percentage points, as Le Penu2019s weaknesses on the economy became more apparent.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 21, 2022
Macron cements French presidential frontrunner status with combative debate performance
Although Le Pen came across as more polished and composed than in a TV duel for the presidency in 2017, Macron went on the offensive over her ties to Russian leadership.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Macron says Le Pen risks ‘civil war’ in France over Muslim veils
Le Pen said Macron's economic policies had been a disappointment and referred to herself as the "spokeswoman of the French people."
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
Four things to look out for in France's Macron-Le Pen debate
Macron's ability to connect with working-class voters and Le Pen's ties to Russia are likely to be focal points of the debate.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2022
Opponents of French far-right plan protests as election campaign enters final week
Emmanuel Macron is slightly ahead in opinion polls, but far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is proving to be a difficult challenge.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 15, 2022
French President Macron knows inflation is Le Pen’s best weapon
If thereu2019s one thing that could make French voters more receptive to the far right, itu2019s a shake of the magic money tree.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2022
Eyeing win, inflation debate gives Marine Le Pen chance to lay Russia ghosts to rest
In a rural town south of Paris, far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen delivered a simple message to local farmers: Russia's war in Ukraine means the price of feed, fertilizer and staple goods will keep rising unless the French government acts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2022
Macron warns against Brexit-like election upset at mass campaign rally
French President Emmanuel Macron warned of the risk of a Brexit-style election upset in his only campaign rally before the first round of the presidential election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2022
The other threat to democracy
In recent years, we have watched authoritarian leaders come to power democratically, only to erode constitutional norms and institutions once in office.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 16, 2022
Former French justice minister jumps into crowded presidential race
Christiane Taubira, who served as justice minister in the last Socialist government, formally announced her intention to run for French president in an already crowded race.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2021
Marine Le Pen doubles Macron's pandemic pressure
Emmanuel Macronu2019s voter base of affluent urban white-collar workers still supports him, but his push for economic reform and European integration no longer resonates.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 22, 2021
Macron’s job is on the line and these contenders might just grab it
The investment banker-turned-president has been bruised by rallies against police violence and his governmentu2019s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, among other issues.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 24, 2018
Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon sets up populist group to paralyze EU
Former Donald Trump political strategist Steve Bannon and a top associate have created a Brussels-based political organization intended to undermine, and ultimately paralyze, the European Union, Bannon and the associate told Reuters.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world