The Rise Of The French National Front

The French Front National (or FN) has been, and currently is, the most successful extreme
right-wing party in post World War Two Europe. Indeed, not since Nazi Germany has such
an extremist party gained mass support, or caused other political rivals such concern over
it’s success in elections. Essentially the FN have proved that, given the circumstances, there
is still room for right-wing extremism in today’s politics. The question is though, how have
the Front and its founding leader, Jean-Marie Le Pen, been able to penetrate into the
mainstream politics of modern day democratic France?
This essay will attempt to answer such a question by analysing three main areas of the
Firstly, we will look at its increasing popularity during election results since the party was
Secondly, we will analyse why the party has gone from strength-to-strength over the years
by looking at its policies, it’s voters and Le Pen himself.
And thirdly we must come to the conclusion of whether the Front has played a significant
roll in French politics and society and look at the parties future prospects.
The FN and Electoral Performance:



	Ngo Dinh Diem's Rise to Power .... no tolerance for Eisenhower 's support of the French, and when .... was the head of the Front for National Salvation .... played a crucial role in Diem 's rise to power .... (1284 5 )

	The Roots And Reason Of Fascism .... just as Hippolyte Taine condemned the rise to power .... socially radical Jacobins of the French Revolution, but .... In France, the Front National, led by Jean-Marie Le .... (1719 7 )

	The Rise and Fall of the Nazis .... a black cloud of hate began to rise over Europe .... them of corrupting everything of ethical and national value .... The British and French had predicted that the German .... (3236 13 )

	Spanish Civil War- Interference/lack thereof from countries .... This included the following: French (10,000), German (5,000), Polish .... in the south and seriously destabilised national politics .... Levels of violence began to rise. .... (3763 15 )

	French Revolution .... The catastrophe caused by the National Guard as they .... The result of the Bolsheviks ' rise in support led to .... The French emigres were considered to be a great .... (1713 7 )

FN into mainstream politics; Secondly, the FN could demonstrate their issue on immigration

fill his shoes. The 1999 spilt has also taken its toll on the party.

don’t label the Front a fascist organisation is simply because it isn’t one. To answer this we

offered simplistic solutions and strong leadership to such ‘problems’ which appear attractive

Some topics in this essay:
Right Wing Politics, FN, Far Right, Fascism, Nazism, Jean Marie Le Pen, Jacques Chirac, Politics, Election, Le Pen,

2764

PROFESSIONAL ESSAYS:

THE FRENCH NATIONAL FRONT .... of certain segments of the French body politic and to market to a broader constituency its essentially neo fascist message. The Rise of the National Front as a .... (1922 8 )

Islamic Fundamentalism in Algeria .... Front's use of the ballot box to Hitler's rise to power .... face-saving national referendum that led to French withdrawal in 1962, the National Liberation Front .... (1306 5 )

French Colonialism in Africa .... and created its military wing as the National Liberation Army .... From Cairo, it called on Algerians to rise up against .... vis-A�-vis those of the French and French .... (6720 27 )

The Battle of Algiers .... a battle under the direction of the National Liberation Front .... They do succeed, and so the French destroy the .... again and again how oppressed people rise up to .... (2198 9 )

The Battle for Algeria .... a battle under the direction of the National Liberation Front .... They do succeed, and so the French destroy the .... again and again how oppressed people rise up to .... (2198 9 )

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES TO END VIETNAM WAR Thi .... for the gradual replacement of French with American .... people's revolutionary movement will definitely rise up." In .... of the Viet Cong, the National Front for the .... (6162 25 )

JOIN NOW

Get instant access to over 80,000 papers.

SAVED PAPERS

Save your essays here so you can locate them quickly!

TESTIMONIALS

"it really helps me get different point of views on some essay subjects."

Steve D.

"I got the best grade I've ever gotten A+"

Mary P.

"This information was helpful and easy to find."

Kris D.

"This site is so helpful! You have opened my eyes to learning thank you!"

Karen F.

"I liked the information that you gave to me because it helped me do a analytical essay for this short story and i give it a 10/10 =) "

Dave M.