France’s Bardella confirms 2027 presidential bid if Le Pen is barred
Front-runner Marine Le Pen may be banned from running in 2027 after being found guilty of embezzlement.
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Bardella confirms far-right run for French president if Le Pen banned
Rassemblement National chief says he would compete if court judgment blocks his mentor
26 days ago
Bardella fights to put aide on European Parliament payroll — despite Le Pen scandal
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National Rally president wants to hire his chief of staff as a part-time assistant in his capacity as an MEP.
30 days ago
French far right floats toppling government in wake of Le Pen verdict
Threats against Bayrou are increasing a week after Le Pen was effectively banned from running for president.
Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority
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Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree
The three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, was …
31 days ago
Marine Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt'
The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.
In duelling Paris rallies, Le Pen condemns ‘witch-hunt’, counterprotests
The far-right politician rallies supporters after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.
Le Pen’s ‘Save Democracy’ rally after guilty verdict falls short of expectations
The French far right has framed the verdict against Le Pen as an attack on democracy — but was unable to attract a large crowd to a rally of support on Sunday.
France’s Bayrou accuses Trump of ‘interference’ with Le Pen rant
French prime minister also says Trump's trade war will cut France's economic growth by more than 0.5 percentage point.
32 days ago
Fraud case a “hard blow” for Le Pen’s presidential bid
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Journalist Diane de Vignemont breaks down Marine Le Pen’s fraud conviction, her appeal and what it means for her future.