Sophie Pedder

British journalist

1. It sets France up for a very unusual election campaign because the candidate has now been convicted twice in the first and second instances, although she's appealing.

   Sophie Pedder · The Intelligence from The Economist · Marine warfare: Le Pen runs for president · 2026-07-08

2. She inherited a party that was xenophobic, anti-Semitic, and she has really brought it closer to respectability.

   Sophie Pedder · The Intelligence from The Economist · Marine warfare: Le Pen runs for president · 2026-07-08

3. So there's really everything to play for.

   Sophie Pedder · The Intelligence from The Economist · Marine warfare: Le Pen runs for president · 2026-07-08

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