Across the globe, far-right populists have gained popularity as protectors of law and order, but Le Pen's conviction in France reveals the shaky foundations of this commitment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/04/09/world/le-pen-conviction-far-right-populist-reaction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #france #marinelepen #nationalrally #law #corruption #eu #europe #donaldtrump
#France far-right leader Marine #LePen was banned from running for public office for 5yrs after being convicted on Monday of #embezzlement, a political watershed that effectively ruled her out of the 2027 presidential race.
The court's ruling was a catastrophic setback for Le Pen, the #NationalRally (#RN) party chief who has long been one of the most prominent figures of #Europe’s #FarRight & is the front-runner in polls for the 2027 contest.
#law #corruption #politics
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/frances-le-pen-faces-crunch-day-graft-trial-that-could-kill-her-presidential-2025-03-31/
Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally, has been found guilty of embezzling public funds and has been banned from running for office for five years "with immediate effect."
Le Pen was also sentenced to four years in prison, with two years suspended, while the remaining two will be served under electronic monitoring, and fined 100,000 euros.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the French far-right party National Rally, has been found guilty of embezzling public funds.
Eight members of the European Parliament from National Rally and their twelve assistants have also been found guilty.
