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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the FPÖ, dies at the age of 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right National Front party, has died at the age of 96. A look at his life and legacy in French politics.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the FPÖ, dies at the age of 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the French far-right National Front party, has died at the age of 96, French network BFMTV reports.
Influential career in French politics
From his election as France's youngest deputy in 1956 to the successes of his daughter Marine Le Pen in taking the party he founded to new heights, Jean-Marie Le Pen has been a central figure in every phase of the postwar history of the French right.
A legacy of controversy
Le Pen was known for his polarizing views and his often controversial statements, which drew both admiration and vehement opposition. His work and that of his party have had a strong influence on the French political landscape for decades.
Current developments
This story is still in development and will be updated regularly to reflect the consequences of his passing and the reaction in the political landscape.