Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right party in the 1970s, died at 96. He was a controversial figure, seen as a champion by supporters and a bigot by critics. His political career was marked by radical views, including Holocaust denial. After a tumultuous relationship with his daughter Marine, who expelled him from the party, he remained unrepentant about his past. His legacy is complex, reflecting the shifting dynamics of French politics. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)