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Politico (10 February 2021)

By Pauline De Saint Remy And Nicholas Vinocur

Marine Le Pen has never been closer to seizing power in France than she is now. 

Despite having kept a somewhat low profile in recent months, the leader of the far-right National Rally has reason to be confident. Early polls show her not only reaching a run-off round against President Emmanuel Macron in 2022, but winning a larger share of the vote than ever before. 

The implication — worrying to Macron’s allies — is that the tactical voting which has always worked to keep the Le Pens out of the highest office may no longer be enough.

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