French Far Right Insists ‘We Will Win’ Despite Marine Le Pen’s Election Ban

[ad_1] Paris: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen insisted Tuesday that her movement could still win 2027 presidential elections after she was banned from standing for office as part of an embezzlement conviction. She was given a prison term and fine on Monday after being convicted of a fake jobs scheme at the EU parliament,…

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Marine Le Pen Appeal Ruling Could Come Before 2027 Presidential Vote: French Court

[ad_1] Paris: A French appeals court said Tuesday it would examine Marine Le Pen’s case within a timeframe that could potentially allow the far-right leader to contest the 2027 presidential election if her conviction is overturned. In a court ruling many commentators called a political earthquake, Le Pen on Monday was given a prison term…

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