What next following far right surge

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The far-right party of Marine Le Pen is expected to for the first time in its history be able to form a parliamentary group in the French upper house, election results indicated Monday, a political breakthrough just over half a year ahead of presidential polls. The report also notes that France 24's Marc Perelman takes a look at how much of a boost the result might be to Le Pen's National Rally.

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