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The French far-right is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has evolved over time. Here are some key figures, parties, and movements associated with the French far-right:

Historical figures:

  1. Jean-Marie Le Pen (1933-2021): Founder of the National Front (FN) and a prominent figure in French far-right politics.
  2. Marcel Déat (1894-1955): A fascist and anti-Semitic politician who collaborated with the Vichy regime during World War II.
  3. Jacques Doriot (1898-1945): A communist-turned-fascist who founded the Parti Populaire Français (PPF) and collaborated with the Nazis.

Parties:

  1. National Front (FN): Founded by Jean-Marie Le Pen in 1972, the FN was a major force in French politics until its rebranding as the National Rally (RN) in 2018.
  2. National Rally (RN): The successor to the FN, the RN is still led by Marine Le Pen, Jean-Marie Le Pen's daughter.
  3. Front National (FN) splinter groups:
    • Parti Socialiste Français (PSF): Founded by Bruno Gollnisch, a former FN leader.
    • Mouvement National Républicain (MNR): Founded by Jean-Yves Le Gallou, a former FN leader.
  4. Other far-right parties:
    • Debout la France (DLF): Founded by Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, a former member of the FN.
    • Union des Démocrates et Indépendants (UDI): A center-right party with some far-right elements.

Movements:

  1. Identitarian movement: A loose network of groups and individuals who promote a mix of nationalism, anti-immigration, and anti-Islam sentiments.
  2. Génération Identitaire (GI): A French identitarian movement founded in 2012.
  3. Bloc Identitaire (BI): A French identitarian movement founded in 2003.
  4. Les Identitaires (LI): A French identitarian movement founded in 2015.

Other notable figures:

  1. Éric Zemmour: A journalist and author who has been accused of promoting anti-Semitic and Islamophobic views.
  2. Dieudonné M'Bala M'Bala: A comedian and actor who has been accused of promoting anti-Semitic and Holocaust-denying views.
  3. Alain Soral: A journalist and author who has been accused of promoting anti-Semitic and Holocaust-denying views.

Please note that the French far-right is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, and not all individuals or groups associated with it can be categorized as "far-right" or "extremist."