Not every foreign politician is known in the post-Soviet countries. However, there are also exceptions. Not so long ago, the head of the National Front, Frenchwoman Marine Le Pen, became such. Her biography, of course, interested, so to speak, the general public. How else to understand what a politician is fighting for, what to expect from him? It is also interesting how this person reached a fairly high level of popularity, who is behind him. Let's look at the life of Marine Le Pen (photo below) from this angle.
Difficult childhood
Let's say right away that insider information was not used, everything was only from open sources. By the way, there are a lot of them due to the wide popularity of Marine Le Pen. Her biography is published in different languages, mainly in the European information space. Marie was born on 1968-05-08. Then the family, which already had two children, lived in a rather poor quarter of Paris (the commune of Neuilly-sur-Seine). However, the girl, most likely, does not remember the material problems now. Her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, soon received a huge inheritance. All familymoved to a small palace, located right there, on the outskirts of Paris. For the curious, we add that its name is Saint-Cloud. The suburb is still considered one of the most expensive and prestigious. At first glance, it seems that there is reason to envy Marine Le Pen. Her biography, however, is not as cloudless as it should follow from a simple announcement of the place of birth.
Difficulties and trials
The fact is that the "National Front" is almost the same age as its current leader. Marin's father became its founder. And he created this movement when his now famous daughter was only four years old. At that time, the ideas of Le Pen caused not just rejection - condemnation in French society. This greatly complicated the life of his family members. Marine Le Pen in her youth survived the aggression of her peers, an assassination attempt and other "charms" of fame. The children were under constant guard. It is clear that no one allowed them the usual teenage liberties. Safety came first. All this was further complicated by serious discord between the parents. Political activity for Jean-Marie Le Pen was in the first place. His wife was not happy with this situation. Eventually they divorced. The process was accompanied by a loud scandal. The family was known throughout the country. The children stayed with their father, publicly renouncing their mother. It is clear that such trials at such a young age (sixteen) can break a weaker nature. However, Marine Le Pen, whose biography is replete with such difficult facts, did not give up. Her character was tempereddamask steel.
First party steps
The breakup with her mother brought Marin closer to her father. She was interested in his unpopular national views in those days. By the age of eighteen, the girl made the most important decision in her life. She joined her father's party. To help him in difficult activities, Marin decided to get a law degree. She chose the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, from which she graduated in 1991 with a Master's degree in Law. In the early years, she honed her skills in the legal field, while simultaneously taking part in election campaigns. It should be noted that Marine Le Pen (photos are presented in the article) is an active, active and very energetic person. This greatly helped her in party work, promoting her views in society. Let's take a step back and highlight their main point.
National Front
The movement was characterized as racist at the time of its founding. The fact is that Marin's father saw all the destructiveness of the migration policy of the then leadership of France. He believed that the state was "flirting" with migrants, providing them with many benefits. However, in essence, the idea of the movement was that France should take care of its indigenous people in the very first place. Taxes are collected to build roads and schools, not mosques for visitors. Today, the French find these ideas more and more attractive. Yes, and Marin is constantly working on their improvement in accordance with the situation. It should be noted that migrants area big problem for many European states, France does not stand aside either. Marine Le Pen consistently defends the interests of her fellow citizens, which earns herself increasing popularity. Radicalism becomes clearer to ordinary citizens when their wallets are affected.
Marine Le Pen's first election
The leader of the right received her initial struggle experience back in 1993. By the way, she was only twenty-five at the time. She decided to put forward her candidacy for the National Assembly. This elected body is the lower house of parliament. She did not win, but the results of the campaign were encouraging. The fact is that at such a young age, fighting in the capital of the country, she received ten percent of the vote! The result was considered simply excellent. By the way, she took third place. But this was only the first tentative step. The political struggle in France is a rather complicated process. Especially since Marin was nominated by the then unpopular National Front.
The party is life
Not only the communists of the former USSR said so. "National Front" Marine Le Pen considered the meaning of her life. It already happened in 1998. The woman decided to go to party work. At first, she began to lead the party legal service in order to gain proper experience. Her career was fast and successful. By 2007, she became a member of the Central Committee. But not only the "furry paw", as we would say, Marin helped her father. She made some really big progress. Yes, and now it is clear that she knows how to hold onpublic, has a certain charisma, feels the mood of society. What else does a politician need to gain popularity? These skills she persistently acquired and honed over the years of constant practice.
First big success
In 2002, another presidential election was held in France. From the National Front, Father Le Pen claimed the role of head of state. His daughter was organizing the campaign. The result amazed the French. The fact is that the extreme right movement a priori could not get a large number of votes. However, everything happened differently. Le Pen, thanks to the activity and talents of his daughter, went to the second round. It was a huge, unprecedented success. Conservative French are wary of extreme views. And here as much as seventeen percent! But conservatism won. In those days, migrants did not pose such a serious threat to society. Therefore, the popularity of the father was considered an indicator of a well-organized campaign.
European Parliament
Elections to this body were held in 2014. The National Front, in which by this time the leadership had passed from father to daughter, took an active part in them. Marin has not only the gift of persuasion. It sensitively responds to the demands of the majority, navigates the change in political preferences. She approached her electorate with slightly softened ideas. Now it is difficult to accuse the National Front of racism. Marin emphasizes the need for proper budget allocation,based on the priorities of the indigenous people of the country. A topic familiar to every Frenchman. It finds a growing response from the population, constantly "pressed" by a huge number of immigrants who came from Africa. "Schools instead of mosques" is a slogan that has found wide support. In addition, Marin is considered a very open and blunt politician.
Her uncompromising statements about the world's most serious problems only add to her supporters. Marine Le Pen, whose rating is only growing, predict a great future. Some already see her as the next president of France.
Private life
The biography of any politician would be incomplete without mentioning the husband and children. In Marin's case, the sources don't gush out big news or specific details about it. The leader of the French right, like her father, gives all of himself to the political struggle. There is information that Marin was married twice. Divorce crowned these attempts to build family happiness. However, she gave birth to three children, whom she brings up on her own. Sometimes information slips in the press that she has a “friend”. Whether she should be trusted is unknown.
