MARINE LE PEN

Protectionism inflicts the greatest harm on the least well off – who are often, paradoxically, its supporters.

The ex-president of the European Commission urged the G7 to repair ties with Russia before the US moves forward.

Le Pen promises to renegotiate the terms of France's membership or hold a referendum for 'Frexit'.

The National Front leader says she will 'give France its freedom back'.

WikiLeaks' tweets come as many European countries step up their cyber defences ahead of elections.

The eurosceptic member of the European Parliament denies any wrongdoing despite anti-fraud investigation.

Friends claim Alexandre Bissonnette expressed anti-immigration views towards Muslim refugees.

As scandal mounts around the front-runner more allegations have emerged.

Bissonnette was reportedly notorious for posting "frequent extreme comments" on social media.

Hamon convincingly beat former French PM Manuel Valls to the nomination.

Claims that his wife received half a million euros will add to anti-establishment anger.

PM Mariano Rajoy said the same was possible if the anti-immigration party AfD won in Germany.

Fascists and racists use the immigration debate as a cover and are getting bolder – we must get bolder too.

Hamon will face Valls in a televised debate before the final round of voting.

The Front National leader's comments came at during a summit of nationalist leaders.

Elections in France, Germany, The Netherlands and Italy pose a serious threat to the European Union.

Front National leader has reiterated her support for Russia and ending sanctions against Moscow.

Le Pen has praised the US president-elect's anti-immigration policies.

Growing inequality and elite-wannabes hungry for power is a toxic mix, warns academic.

The Ukrainian secret services will coordinate with the foreign ministry on the terms of the ban.

Le Pen has previously sought to reduce her father's influence as she bids for wider support.