January 17, 2011

Watershed Moment for French Politics

Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, Daily Telegraph

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The election of Marine Le Pen as leader of the far-Right Front National could mark a watershed moment for French politics.

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TAGGED: Jean-Marie Le Pen, Marine Le Pen, France

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