Marine Le Pen Convicted of Embezzlement, Five-Year Ban from Public Office
Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban, facing legal battles while her supporters rally against the ruling viewed as politically motivated.
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Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement, resulting in a five-year public office ban that jeopardizes her presidential ambitions for 2027. She condemned the ruling as a "democratic scandal" and plans to appeal. The court, citing threats to public order, justified its decision, stating it would be undemocratic for a convicted official to run for president. Ministers condemned threats against judges, while Le Pen’s supporters organized protests across France. The ruling poses significant implications for the far-right in Europe, as the conviction reflects broader legal issues affecting political figures in France.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling EU funds intended for her party personnel, specifically related to the case of parliamentary assistants for the National Rally in the European Parliament.
Le Pen's conviction results in a five-year ban from public office, effectively preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election, which jeopardizes her political ambitions and leadership within the National Rally.
The reaction has been polarized, with condemnation from French ministers regarding threats against judges, while her supporters have organized protests and petitions, framing the ruling as politically motivated.
Le Pen intends to appeal the court's decision as quickly as possible, hoping to overturn the ruling before the next presidential election in 2027.
Le Pen's allies, including party president Jordan Bardella, are rallying to support her campaign through protests and petitions, emphasizing their belief that the ruling is an attack on democracy.
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