“Brexit wasn't the European people's first cry of revolt. In 2005, France and the Netherlands held referendums about the proposed European Union constitution. In both countries, opposition was massive, and other governments decided on the spot to halt the experiment for fear the contagion might spread.”

French politician and leader of the National Rally party, Marine Le Pen has shaped modern French politics through her advocacy for national sovereignty and opposition to mass immigration. Her career spans decades of public service, including roles as a member of the European Parliament and a candidate in multiple presidential elections.