
Le Pen’s Trial: Will the ‘Good Faith’ of Her Party Be Acknowledged?
The appeal trial once again exposes the absurd expectation that staffers should neatly separate party work from parliamentary duties.

The appeal trial once again exposes the absurd expectation that staffers should neatly separate party work from parliamentary duties.

The comparatively minor corruption charges against the conservative former PM are widely viewed as having been orchestrated by the popular politician’s opponents.

The Council of State has refused to review her sentence of ineligibility, with appeal procedure now remaining her last hope.

The ruling is no surprise, after the party being unfairly targeted for years.

Strasbourg judges reject an appeal from France’s top opposition leader, upholding a sentence that will sideline her from standing in the 2027 presidential elections.
A federal court’s decision following the President’s appeal means the trade duties will still apply.