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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
No real surprise in the outcome I suppose but I was seriously surprised and almost shocked to learn of Le Pens parties alleged connections and support with the Vichy government.
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Some of the founders of the Party were Nazi collaborators during WW2, some held similar views to the Nazis, which is why some still refer to the FN as a neo-Nazi party.
However, like all parties, the FN has been moving more towards the center as its electoral success rises, so although it is a populist, conservative, nationalist Party, I am not sure to what extent the "Neo-Nazi" tag is still accurate.