Changes

The only ideological feature that maintains the party since its foundation is [[nationalism]]; their social and economic policies have varied in different periods. Economically the party was already [[capitalist]] and [[socialist]], currently being [[protectionist]]. Socially, the party has been [[conservative]] and [[progressive]], currently being [[moderate]]. [[Marine Le Pen]], its leader, supports [[abortion]]. Under the management of [[Marine Le Pen]], the party became less radical nationalist, and all its [[Nazi]], [[fascist]] and [[Anti-Semitism|anti-Semite]] members were expelled. The party has reached out to French Jews.<ref>Byas, Steve (January 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31069-right-wing-european-parties-seek-jewish-support Right-wing European Parties Seek Jewish Support]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref>

The only ideological feature that maintains the party since its foundation is [[nationalism]]; their social and economic policies have varied in different periods. Economically the party was already [[capitalist]] and [[socialist]], currently being [[protectionist]]. Socially, the party has been [[conservative]] and [[progressive]], currently being [[moderate]]. [[Marine Le Pen]], its leader, supports [[abortion]]. Under the management of [[Marine Le Pen]], the party became less radical nationalist, and all its [[Nazi]], [[fascist]] and [[Anti-Semitism|anti-Semite]] members were expelled. The party has reached out to French Jews.<ref>Byas, Steve (January 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/31069-right-wing-european-parties-seek-jewish-support Right-wing European Parties Seek Jewish Support]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref>

==2014 European Parliament election==

===2014 European Parliament election===

The National Front won the most seats of any French political party in the [[European Parliament]] in May 2014.<ref>McPartland, Ben (May 25, 2014). [https://www.thelocal.fr/20140525/live-european-elections European Elections 2014: National Front tops vote]. ''The Local''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref>

The National Front won the most seats of any French political party in the [[European Parliament]] in May 2014.<ref>McPartland, Ben (May 25, 2014). [https://www.thelocal.fr/20140525/live-european-elections European Elections 2014: National Front tops vote]. ''The Local''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref>

==2017 presidential election==

===2017 presidential election===

[[File:French presidential election, first round, 2017.png|thumb|200px|First round results of the French presidential election. Departments won by Le Pen are shaded dark blue.]]

[[File:French presidential election, first round, 2017.png|thumb|200px|First round results of the French presidential election. Departments won by Le Pen are shaded dark blue.]]

Le Pen ran in the 2017 presidential election, her second presidential election in a row. [[United States]] President [[Donald Trump]] called her the strongest of the presidential candidates, particularly on borders and security.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/trump-touts-marine-le-pen-strongest-candidate-french-race/ Trump Touts Le Pen As ‘Strongest’ Candidate in French Presidential Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> British politician and radio talk show host [[Nigel Farage]] endorsed Le Pen.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (May 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/03/farage-breaks-cover-french-election-want-see-le-pen-win/ Farage Breaks Cover on French Election: ‘I Want to See Le Pen Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> By contrast, former U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] spoke with pro-EU candidate [[Emmanuel Macron]],<ref>Starr, Penny (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/obama-gently-waded-back-politics-speaks-phone-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-macron/ Obama ‘Gently Waded’ Back into Politics: Spoke on Phone with Left-Leaning Presidential Candidate Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> who stated that terrorism would be "part of our daily lives for the years to come."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/macron-terrorism-part-daily-lives-years-paris-shooting/ French Presidential Favourite Macron: Terrorism ‘Part of Our Daily Lives for Years to Come’ After Paris Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> After the first round, Obama explicitly endorsed Macron's candidacy.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/obama-endorses-macron-in-french-presidential-race.html Obama endorses Macron in French presidential race]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>

Le Pen ran in the 2017 presidential election, her second presidential election in a row. [[United States]] President [[Donald Trump]] called her the strongest of the presidential candidates, particularly on borders and security.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/trump-touts-marine-le-pen-strongest-candidate-french-race/ Trump Touts Le Pen As ‘Strongest’ Candidate in French Presidential Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> British politician and radio talk show host [[Nigel Farage]] endorsed Le Pen.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (May 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/03/farage-breaks-cover-french-election-want-see-le-pen-win/ Farage Breaks Cover on French Election: ‘I Want to See Le Pen Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> By contrast, former U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] spoke with pro-EU candidate [[Emmanuel Macron]],<ref>Starr, Penny (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/obama-gently-waded-back-politics-speaks-phone-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-macron/ Obama ‘Gently Waded’ Back into Politics: Spoke on Phone with Left-Leaning Presidential Candidate Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> who stated that terrorism would be "part of our daily lives for the years to come."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/macron-terrorism-part-daily-lives-years-paris-shooting/ French Presidential Favourite Macron: Terrorism ‘Part of Our Daily Lives for Years to Come’ After Paris Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> After the first round, Obama explicitly endorsed Macron's candidacy.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/obama-endorses-macron-in-french-presidential-race.html Obama endorses Macron in French presidential race]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>

Although Le Pen lost the election with just under 34% of the vote, the election was a victory for her in a sense as it showed that she, her party, and their ideas had entered and were influencing the French mainstream.<ref>Mohdin, Aamna (May 8, 2017). [https://qz.com/975521/marine-le-pen-lost-the-vote-but-she-won-something-better/ Marine Le Pen lost the vote but she won something better]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Soon after the election, it was revealed that even if Le Pen had won, the [[liberal elite]] in France would have taken steps to keep her from actually welding power.<ref>Dettmer, Jamie (May 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/french-officials-secret-plan-marine-le-pen-win-media-says/3861923.html Media: French Officials Had Secret Plan in Event of Le Pen Win]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

Although Le Pen lost the election with just under 34% of the vote, the election was a victory for her in a sense as it showed that she, her party, and their ideas had entered and were influencing the French mainstream.<ref>Mohdin, Aamna (May 8, 2017). [https://qz.com/975521/marine-le-pen-lost-the-vote-but-she-won-something-better/ Marine Le Pen lost the vote but she won something better]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Soon after the election, it was revealed that even if Le Pen had won, the [[liberal elite]] in France would have taken steps to keep her from actually welding power.<ref>Dettmer, Jamie (May 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/french-officials-secret-plan-marine-le-pen-win-media-says/3861923.html Media: French Officials Had Secret Plan in Event of Le Pen Win]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

==See also==

==See also==