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French protest violence: A ‘Christmas present’ for Le Pen’s far right?
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Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
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