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Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 1d -
France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media
Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.CNBC - 5d -
Marine Le Pen’s future to be decided as embezzlement verdict arrives
Far-right leader could be barred from standing for presidency if she is convicted over alleged fake jobs scam. The future of the far-right leader Marine Le Pen – and France’s political landscape – ...The Guardian - 6d -
Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’
Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump: Le Pen's ban on seeking office in France 'very big deal'
President Trump weighed in on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen being barred from seeking office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, telling reporters that it is a “very big ...The Hill - 4d -
French ministers condemn threats to judges in Marine Le Pen case
Senior figures also reject claim verdict against Le Pen on embezzlement charges was ‘political and partisan’. French ministers have condemned threats against the judges who convicted the far-right ...The Guardian - 4d -
Marine Le Pen's Trump-style defiance over her conviction leaves France and its far right in a bind
Marine Le Pen has been a superstar of Europe’s far-right movement until a spectacular court ruling banned her from running for the French presidency in 2027.NBC News - 3d -
Will the far right benefit from Le Pen’s conviction?
Her supporters argue that the French politician’s guilty verdict is an attack on democracy — a strategy that can be successfulFinancial Times - 1d -
Marine Le Pen verdict throws National Rally into chaos but could boost far right | Angelique Chrisafis
Conviction is a huge blow to her party and harms her drive for respectability, while serving the victimisation narrative. It is a political earthquake that is almost certain to end Marine Le Pen ...The Guardian - 5d -
French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake ...ABC News - 4d -
Trump says France should 'free' Marine Le Pen as he offers support to far-right leader
President Trump offered support to French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after a Paris court earlier this week convicted her of embezzling European Union funds.NBC News - 1d -
Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.The New York Times - 4d -
Au revoir Marine Le Pen?
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.BBC News - 5d -
Marine Le Pen brought the far right to France’s front door
For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power — poised, relentless and risingABC News - 4d -
Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.The New York Times - 4d -
France’s left is celebrating Le Pen’s conviction. But gloating will make it harder to beat the far right | Georgios Samaras
Beware the backlash strategies used by Trump and Berlusconi. It is vital that the National Rally leader isn’t able to capitalise on this verdict. The verdict is in: the National Rally (NR) and its ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘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.The New York Times - 3d -
France's Marine Le Pen 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.CBS News - 5d -
France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen
Marine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power.BBC News - 4d -
Trump calls for Marine Le Pen to be freed
President Trump on Thursday defended embattled French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, arguing the “witch hunt” against her is yet another instance of critics in Europe using “lawfare” to quash free ...The Hill - 1d -
‘More will come to us now’: what does Le Pen verdict mean for far-right’s future?
Despite mixed views across France over RN leader since conviction, people are still joining her party in support. Near a roast chicken stand at a rural market, Jocelyn Dessigny was giving out ...The Guardian - 17h -
Could the verdict expected at French far-right party's trial end Marine Le Pen's political career?
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says her “political death” is at stake in a verdict expected MondayABC News - 5d -
French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn
Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.CNBC - 4d -
Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling
The court decision barred the far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking office for five years, jeopardizing her plans for the 2027 election. She can appeal.The New York Times - 5d -
What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case?
The far-right leader has been banned from running for office for five years after an EU parliament fake jobs scam. After a nine-week trial , the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was this week ...The Guardian - 4d -
French far-right's Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office in embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right party, was handed a four-year prison sentence and banned from holding public office for five years by a court.NBC News - 5d -
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial – live
French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trial. Full story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in ...The Guardian - 5d -
French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – Europe live
Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bans. Le Pen ban is ‘political and partisan’, says French ...The Guardian - 4d -
A bombshell judgment on Marine Le Pen
Banning the far-right leader from standing for office will inflame French politicsFinancial Times - 5d -
Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes
Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally leader can run again.BBC News - 6d -
Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid threatened by court ruling
French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud caseFinancial Times - 5d -
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.BBC News - 5d -
Marine Le Pen banned from standing for office for 5 years
Far-right leader vows to contest verdict that jeopardises her ambitions to run for French presidency in 2027Financial Times - 4d -
The Papers: 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'
A mixture of headlines dominate the front pages of UK papers on Tuesday.BBC News - 4d -
French court leaves Marine Le Pen’s political career on the brink
Far-right leader has limited legal options as ruling fires starting gun on race to succeed Emmanuel MacronFinancial Times - 4d
