Le Pen verdict: A political earthquake for France
02-04-2025
In a dramatic turn of events, France’s far-right National Rally faces its most feared scenario as its leader, Marine Le Pen, was sentenced by the Paris Criminal Court on March 31. Le Pen received a five-year ineligibility period and a four-year prison sentence, with two years to be served under electronic monitoring, following a trial on EU funds embezzlement. This ruling, pending an appeal, effectively bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election.
3 April, 2025 | 7:38 AM
