Political Innovation And Achievements Of The French National Front Since 201

Jean-Marie Le Pen,the first president of the National Front,was known for his radical anti-immigrant,anti-EU,and anti-globalization rhetoric.His daughter,Marine Le Pen,the second president of the National Front,has gradually become more moderate,focusing on "de-demonizing" the party’s image.Since 2011,driven by the party’s internal development needs and external pressures,Marine Le Pen has adopted "de-demonization" as a political strategy to transform the National Front into a more "normal" party,with the aim of erasing the negative image of fascism and racism associated with the party during the era of Jean-Marie Le Pen,and shedding the label of an "extremist party".While retaining a considerable part of the political heritage of Jean-Marie Le Pen,Marine Le Pen has successfully modernized the party’s image,adjusted its policy positions,and expanded its voter base.She emerged as the most influential member of the European far-right populist party group during this period,greatly shaking the French republican political tradition,and exacerbating the risk of right-wing and populist politics in Europe.