Jean-Marie Le Pen, the controversial leader of the National Front (FN), passed away at 96. He served as an MEP for 35 years, known for his provocative statements, including Holocaust denial. His tenure was marked by legal troubles, including a one-year ban from the European Parliament due to violence. Le Pen was often at the center of controversy, leading to changes in parliamentary rules to prevent him from presiding over sessions. His final speech criticized the EU Parliament's inefficacy, and he faced accusations of embezzlement before his death.