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Nationalists vow joint votes in European Parliament at Warsaw meeting

While the Warsaw meeting fell short of creating the new alliance nationalist leaders were hoping for, Le Pen said it marked "a key step" toward closer cooperation.

My Europe Series

Why are France’s far-right politicians paying visits to Viktor Orban?

Marine Le Pen met with Hungary's Viktor Orban after Eric Zemmour attended a political conference with him. Here's a look at why far-right political candidates are heading to Budapest.

Hungary

Five takeaways from Hungarian PM Orban's meeting with France's Le Pen

The two far-right politicians played down their differences and found common ground in virulent attacks against the European Union's "hegemony."

Hungary

Why is Hungary PM Orban meeting France's Marine Le Pen in Budapest?

Orban and Le Pen will hold a joint press conference from Budapest at 15:00 CEST.

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Europe News

Right-wing populist parties join forces to rally against future EU

Sixteen parties from 14 countries are calling for an EU based on sovereign member states rather than a federal European state.

France

France's far-right National Rally party reelects Le Pen as its leader

`Marine Le Pen has been reelected as the leader of the far-right Rassemblement National and sets her sights on the presidential election next year.

France

French regional elections: Far-right party fails to win any region

The far-right National Rally failed to win a single region in France's regional elections on Sunday which were marked by record low turnout.

France

'Slap in the face' for Macron as his party scores low in regional vote

The regional elections in France were regarded by some as a testing ground for next year's presidential election.

France

Protests held across France against the far-right

Political tensions rising before regional elections next week and presidential elections next year, as far-right gains in popularity.

France

France: Why Marine Le Pen fears Eric Zemmour's political aspiration

Zemmour regularly causes controversy with his positions on immigration and Islam and is now reportedly considering running for president. Marine Le Pen fears this would split the far-right vote.

France

Marine Le Pen acquitted in trial over posting images of IS atrocities

Le Pen's lawyer hailed the ruling as a victory as the far-right leader prepares to run for president in 2022.

My Europe Series

A year before the vote, who is bidding to be France's next president?

With just a year until the French will head to the polls to elect a new president, those hoping to replace Emmanuel Macron are emerging from the shadows.

France

Marine Le Pen faces court for tweeting images of Islamic State crimes

Le Pen has described the trial as a political witch hunt that undermines "freedom of expression", as she faces a potential prison sentence for the tweets.

France

Marine Le Pen: EU has more to lose on Brexit, but I don't want Frexit

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says the EU must be reformed into a looser alliance of nations or "other countries will leave."

France

France immigration debate: PM Philippe suggests quotas for migrants

French politicians are debating the country's immigration system ahead of elections in 2020.

Europe News

The Brief: Jordan Bardella takes seat in European Parliament

-Jordan Bardella wants power back in national EU capitals -Von der Leyen considers Brexit postponement -Court of Justice rules on flights, family reunification Find out your latest political news on the Brief from Brussels.

Europe News

New European far-right coalition named Identity and Democracy

Identity and Democracy - the new name for the European Parliament's biggest eurosceptic faction.

World News

Nationalism in the EU has a new name: 'Identity and Democracy'

Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini’s MEPs have teamed up with other nationalist parties across the EU to form the biggest far-right group in the European parliament.

World

Marine Le Pen to unveil new far-right alliance in European Parliament

Marine Le Pen will announce a new far-right coalition made up of nationalist parties from across Europe.

France

Le Pen 'to stand trial for tweeting violent images of terrorism'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been ordered to appear in front of a court over tweeting pictures of killings by the so-called Islamic State, reported AFP citing a judicial source.