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Le Pen denounced the ruling as “a democratic scandal, a real shame, staining our country.”
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Nearly 60% of respondents said the ruling against Le Pen was fair given her crimes, according to an Elabe opinion poll, conducted for BFM TV and published after Monday's ruling, while 42% considered ...
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Transparency advocates say the case underlines broader issues related to lack of oversight of spending at the EU legislature affecting members across the political spectrum.
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France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen
Le Pen's bid to become France's next president in 2027 were dealt a dramatic blow on Monday, when judges said she had been at the heart of an operation which saw the embezzlement
Here’s a look at the election ban on France’s far-right Le Pen and the legal issues
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denounced the court ruling that placed a five-year ban on her seeking public office for embezzlement.
Judge who barred France's Le Pen gets police protection following threats
The judge who barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in France's 2027 presidential election is under police protection after facing death threats and having her home address shared online,
After Le Pen ruling, accusations of 'lawfare' land in France
When French far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused the judiciary of deploying a "nuclear bomb" to blow up her presidential hopes, she added France to the countries where accusations of "lawfare" - political meddling by judges - are gaining currency.
‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction
National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.
French appeals court will issue ruling in National Rally case in summer 2026
A Paris court said on Tuesday three appeals have been filed so far in the case against the far-right National Rally party that saw leader Marine Le Pen banned from running for office for five years, but did not provide details on who had filed them.
The EU Parliament Has Transparency Problems. Marine Le Pen's Case Is a Window Into What's Wrong
The conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling funds from the EU Parliament has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond
Donald Trump Reacts to Marine Le Pen's Guilty Verdict: 'Very Big Deal'
Marine Le Pen and officials in her party were found guilty of misusing European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Says France 'Killed Democracy' With Le Pen Conviction
Le Pen is the chief political opponent of French President Emmanuel Macron, whom Russia has fiercely criticised over his backing for Ukraine and support for sending European troop
For These French Teens, the Best Beauty Brands Are Not From France
Young American brands have become more relevant than their legacy French competitors, according to some Gen-Z customers at a cosmetics pop-up in Paris.
Judge who barred France's Le Pen gets police protection as Macron condemns threats
The judge who barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in France's 2027 presidential election is under police protection after facing death threats and having her home address shared online,
Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says
France's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that if world powers were unable to quickly reach a new agreement with Iran over its contested nuclear programme then a military confrontation seemed "almost inevitable".
France's Marine Le Pen, leading right-wing politician, found guilty of embezzlement, barred from elections
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running in elections for five years.
France Moves Closer to Adding a Missing Word to Its Rape Law: Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.
What to know about Marine Le Pen’s ban from public office in France
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to a five-year ban on running for public office for embezzling EU funds in a major political earthquake.
Did Queen Mary of Denmark Skip a Tiara at Glam Banquet in France Due to Protocol?
Queen Mary of Denmark didn't wear a tiara for a state dinner in France with King Frederik. All about why Queen Mary probably didn't pack a tiara.
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Air France shows off new and expanded business-class lounge in Paris
Air France's business-class passengers and SkyTeam elite status members have a new and expanded place to relax before long-haul flights departing Paris, as the French flag carrier unveiled a massive revamp of its business-class lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on Tuesday.
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