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Le Pen sees polls boost amid mass protests, riots

Le Pen sees polls boost amid mass protests, riots

Summary

Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, is gaining more support in polls. Recent mass protests and riots in France appear to have increased her popularity ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Key Facts

  • Marine Le Pen plans to officially start her presidential campaign this weekend at her party's congress in Orléans.
  • A recent poll by Ifop shows Le Pen leading the first round of the election by a large margin.
  • The far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is likely to be her opponent in the second round.
  • France has experienced widespread protests and riots recently.
  • The rising unrest appears to have influenced public opinion in favor of Le Pen.
  • The National Rally party is far-right in political orientation.
  • The elections are expected to have two rounds, with the top two candidates facing off in the runoff.
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