Economic fallout from Ukraine war could give Le Pen’s social-populist strategy an edge

The RN candidate has spent the past years attempting to present herself as a champion for living standards. VALENTINE CHAPUIS / AFP

As the economic impact of the war in Ukraine looms over French voters, Marine Le Pen’s social-populist appeal may give her a boost in the battle over second place that is taking place to the right of France’s presidential politics, despite her prominently pro-Russian stance prior to the invasion.

Economic concerns take over the presidential agenda