Far-right veteran Jean-Marie Le Pen has died at 96. The French Left has defended public displays of joy following his passing, branding him a fascist. Despite this, National Rally members paid tribute to their leader, renaming the party after his daughter Marine took over in 2011. Hundreds gathered across France’s cities, cheering and holding “apeso giant” gatherings, chanting, setting off fireworks, and making champagne toasts.
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