Europe’s Paradox
But Russia isn’t the only threat to democracy in Europe. Far-right and autocratic parties here have gained ground for a ...
Trump Calls France’s Trial of Far-Right Leader a ‘Witch Hunt’
President Donald Trump threw his support behind France’s embattled far-right leader only hours after French President ...
Lawfare Will Not Save Democracy
In France, Marine Le Pen, the longtime leader of the party now called National Rally, received a prison sentence and a ...
In Toulon, Le Pen's legal fightback leaves many French voters cold
Yvon Castel says he has voted for the far-right National Rally for years, but is less than impressed by the tactics its ...
The New York Sun15hOpinion
Madame Le Pen’s Path Out of Political Perdition
An appeals court reportedly says it will try to adjudicate her case in time for the presidential election.
The Associated Press1d
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake
A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a ...
The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen’s case is a window into what’s wrong
The conviction of one of the most powerful figures of the European far right for embezzling EU Parliament funds has sent ...
Courthouse News Service1d
France’s Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal ‘good news’
The judges who convicted the far-right would-be presidential candidate Marine Le Pen of embezzlement have received threats ...
The Forward1dOpinion
Marine Le Pen may be headed to prison — antisemitism and xenophobia still roam freely
Marine Le Pen has been found guilty on embezzlement charges, but the real problem is rooted in her party's DNA.
Luxembourg Times1d
French far right to keep up pressure as Le Pen gets lifeline
France’s National Rally is planning protests on Sunday following the conviction of its presumed presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen.
Marine Le Pen rejects idea of a pardon, French court says appeal coming in 2026
Marine Le Pen, the front-runner to replace French President Emmanuel Macron in 2027, was found guilty of embezzlement by a ...
TASS Russian News Agency2d
French politician Le Pen says 2027 presidential election could be her last
The politician stressed that despite a court ruling that she could not seek election, she was not going to let that stop her from running, and had no plans to choose a replacement ...