“When, in 2015, Greece decided by referendum to reject Brussels' austerity plans, the European Union's antidemocratic response took no one by surprise: To deny the people's will had become a habit.”

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.