Jean-Marie Le Pen

Jean-Marie Le Pen is a French politician known for co-founding the National Front (Front National), a far-right political party in France, in 1972. He gained notoriety for his controversial views on immigration, nationalism, and Islam. Le Pen's rhetoric often sparked debates on racism and xenophobia, as he frequently criticized multiculturalism. He served as a Member of Parliament and ran for the presidency multiple times. His daughter, Marine Le Pen, later took over the party's leadership and sought to soften its image. Jean-Marie Le Pen represents a significant figure in contemporary French politics, particularly around debates on national identity and immigration.