France’s National Front Faces Split in 2017 Parliamentary Vote

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France’s Jean-Marie Le Pen said he will field candidates in parliamentary elections next year, effectively splitting the party he founded.

“For the legislatives, I’ll be present,” the 88 year-old politician said in an interview with LCI television. “I’m calling out to all those who think, as I do, that the National Front line isn’t what it used to be.”