Resurgence of the French National Front
Extreme right political parties have gained popularity and votes in Europe in the last few months. In France, there’s also been a resurgence of the far right. Polls show that The National Front, founded by Jean-Marie Le Pen (pictured) nearly forty years ago, would place third in a crowded field of candidates if elections were held today. Anita Elash reports.
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