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OPINION: Le Pen looks unbeatable, but her own arrogance and laziness may be her undoing

As the 2027 French presidential election campaign gets underway in earnest, polls show Marine Le Pen with a commanding lead - John Lichfield looks at whether a far right victory is

By Europa Express 2 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET Updated 2 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Politics

Core Briefing: OPINION: Le Pen looks unbeatable, but her own arrogance and laziness may be her undoing
Strategic Context: As the 2027 French presidential election campaign gets underway in earnest, polls show Marine Le Pen with a commanding lead - John Lichfield looks at whether a far right victory is
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As the 2027 French presidential election campaign gets underway in earnest, polls show Marine Le Pen with a commanding lead - John Lichfield looks at whether a far right victory is really a foregone conclusion.

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