Marine Le Pen

He blames unflattering shot as contributing to National Front defeat in France.

Here are some of the quotes from 2015 that help tell the story of the year.

Family of James Foley 'deeply disturbed' after far-right FN leader posted image of his decapitated body.

Despite failing to win a region in recent elections, Front National's popularity continues to grow in France.

Radio host accused of drawing parallels between far-right party and jihadist group

Claude Hermant who allegedly supplied weapons to gunman for Paris kosher supermarket reported to be police informant.

Republican populist admitted to 'political crush' on FN deputy.

Lille residents say they're happy with FN's failure but warn that people want change in political landscape.

Front National fails to secure a single seat after topping the votes in the first round.

Exit polls have suggested that Nicolas Sarkozy's Republican party is in the lead ahead of the ruling Socialists, with Front National third.

Jean-Marie Le Pen has accused his daughter Marine of being 'immoral' and lacking 'human qualities'

With Front National leading in the regional elections, what would everyday life in France look like under Marine Le Pen?

FN is leading the regional elections in six out of 13 regions. But can it really win one?

FN is regarded as the French version of Ukip but the parties are very different.

Party came first with 30% of the votes in first round of regional elections since Paris attacks.

French Prime Minister has asked leftist voters to vote right to prevent a Front National (FN) win.

FN has been banking on recent terror attacks and economic gloom.

Leader Marine Le Pen says that her FN party is the country's most popular.

Marine Le Pen's National Front appear to be heading for about 30% of votes, some opinion polls said.

Polls show 50% of French approve of socialist leader dubbed country's least popular president.

Left-wingers call for all mosque sermons in France to be delivered in French.

Founder of the French National Front (NF) wants to reintroduce capital punishment after the Isis Paris attacks.

She accuses Germany of trying to 'recruit slaves' through mass migration.

The far-right party is holding its summer university conference in Marseille on 5 September.

Expulsion comes as party attempts to separate itself from neo-Nazi roots.

Front National leader bans own father from anti-euro party but calls in ex-Ukip member Janice Atkinson.

Far-right party founder continues family feud with daughter Marine Le Pen

FN founder Le Pen disowned his own daughter and party leader in a very public showdown last week

Italian MP Daniela Santanché airs controversial theory after asylum seekers' tragedy.

Right-wing leader accuses Sarkozy of being responsible for instability in region causing immigration.