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French National Front

Definition

The French National Front (now known as National Rally) is a far-right political party in France which advocates for national preference policies including immigration reduction and strengthening borders.

Analogy

The French National Front can be compared to a strict school principal who wants to keep outsiders away from their school and prioritizes their students above everything else.

Related terms

Populism: A political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups. Like when class president candidates promise more recess time because they know it’s what most students want.

Nationalism: An ideology characterized by promoting the interests of a particular nation particularly with gaining sovereignty. It’s like cheering for your home team during sports events because you identify with them strongly.

Le Pen Family: A prominent political family in France, with Marine Le Pen being the current leader of the National Rally. It's like a family-owned business where leadership roles are passed down through generations.