France's New Far-Right Leader Quits Over Alleged Holocaust Denial
With Marine Le Pen in a tight race ahead of the May 7 election, accusations of Holocaust denial prompted a quick shakeup at the head of her party.
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Marine Le Pen's 'Brutal' Upbringing Shaped Her Worldview
Marine Le Pen grew up in a "house of political violence," a biographer says. Since taking control of the far-right party her father founded, she has tried to expand its reach, and kicked him out.
The Far Right's Marine Le Pen Courts France's Female Voters
The French presidential candidate is portraying herself as a working mom who fights for women, but says she's no feminist. The populist politician is also known for her anti-immigrant stance.
France's National Front Party Draws Young Voters To The Far-Right
Among 18- to 24-year-olds, Marine Le Pen is by far the No. 1 candidate, with 40 percent of the vote — a startling shift for a country that's traditionally known for its leftist youth movements.
In A French Town, Voters Try To Make Sense Of An Election Race Like No Other
The scandals and party infighting in this year's French presidential election have left voters unsure about which candidate to vote for.
French Newcomer Seen In Tight Race With Far Right's Le Pen For Presidency
Emmanuel Macron, 39, is a former investment banker who's running as an independent. He says he wants to "make France daring again."
Marine Le Pen Faces Possible Prosecution Over Graphic Tweets
Members of the European Parliament voted to strip the French far-right presidential candidate of immunity from prosecution. She is being investigated for posting images of violence by members of ISIS.
In France, 2 Top Presidential Candidates Accused Of Misconduct
Conservative candidate Francois Fillon and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen are both accused of misusing public funds. Fillon allegedly hired his wife for what was essentially a sham position.
France's Far-Right Candidate For President Is A Contender
France's far-right National Front party has never had a real chance at the presidency. But the rise of populist nationalism has encouraged the party's candidate, Marine Le Pen.
Francois Fillon Wins France's Conservative Presidential Primary
Fillon defeated the more moderate Alain Juppé. Fillon will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the French presidential election next May.