Breaking news: Jean-Marie Le Pen, founding father of France’s far right, dies at 96

He ran for the French presidency five times.

View in browser Jan. 7, 2025, 9:54 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Jacques Pavlovsky/Sygma/CORBIS, via Getty Images Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founding Father of France's Far Right, Dies at 96 As the founder of the National Front party, he built a half-century career on barely disguised racism, antisemitism and neo-Nazi propaganda, riding the country's waves of discontent and xenophobia. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018