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Oct 19, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Expert says Le Pen is using unrest to boost support
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Dr David Lees, a Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick, said Marine Le Pen is trying to use the weekend’s violence to boost her popularity ahead of next year’s elections. The unrest has benefited the far-right National Rally as political camps trade blame and President Emmanuel Macron’s government struggles to maintain control.
WHO: Dr David Lees, Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick
WHAT: Lees said Marine Le Pen was trying to use the unrest to increase her popularity ahead of next year’s elections.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Lees said Le Pen was using the events to build support ahead of next year’s elections.
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