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Le Pen's Poll Boost Amid French Unrest
Marine Le Pen's far-right campaign gains momentum as nationwide riots and protests intensify.
In brief
Marine Le Pen's far-right campaign gains momentum as nationwide riots and protests intensify. Marine Le Pen leads Ifop polls for French presidential first round with far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon as likely runoff opponent amid mass protests and riots. Originally reported by France24.
Marine Le Pen campaign launch
Marine Le Pen is set to officially launch her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally two-day party congress in Orléans.
Ifop poll results
The latest Ifop poll, carried out in the wake of the mass protests and riots in France, suggests the far right leader would win the first round of the presidential election by a wide margin.
Likely runoff opponent
Far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon emerged as her most likely opponent in the runoff.
Curfew in Paris
Curfew imposed in certain areas of Paris every night until Monday morning.
Shopkeepers fear looting
French shopkeepers fear new looting in upcoming protests.
Student protests continue
French students demonstrate again, despite school holidays.
PM meets political leaders
French PM Sebastien Lecornu meets with leaders of political parties amid unrest.
Here's the gist
Marine Le Pen leads Ifop polls for French presidential first round with far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon as likely runoff opponent amid mass protests and riots.
