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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Expert says Le Pen is using unrest to boost popularity
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University of Warwick French Studies scholar David Lees said Marine Le Pen is trying to use France’s unrest to increase her popularity ahead of next year’s elections. The riots have benefited the far-right National Rally as political camps trade blame over the chaos and President Emmanuel Macron’s government struggles to maintain control.
WHO: David Lees, a Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick
WHAT: Said Marine Le Pen is using the unrest to try to boost her popularity ahead of next year’s elections.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Lees said Le Pen is using the events to increase her popularity ahead of next year’s elections.
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