
The Le Pen Trial: It Is Time for France To Reflect
When judges unreasonably interpret laws to limit politicians’ freedoms, they erode the trust essential for upholding the rule of law, a vital element of democracy.

When judges unreasonably interpret laws to limit politicians’ freedoms, they erode the trust essential for upholding the rule of law, a vital element of democracy.

Lawfare is being used against Le Pen just as it was against Trump. Will the French Right experience a MAGA-style surge in support in response?

The verdict has sparked fierce debate over judicial power—and thrust her potential successor into the spotlight.

The largest EU party’s refusal to comment has drawn sharp criticism amid a storm of reaction from supporters and opponents.

The watchdog noted that 140 MEPs have also misused assistants’ funds, yet none of them faced such unprecedented punishment as the French presidential frontrunner.
Even Moscow questioned the state of democracy in Europe after the sentencing of France’s leading presidential candidate.

“Today, it is not only Marine Le Pen who is being unjustly condemned: it is French democracy that is being executed,” National Rally Chairman Jordan Bardella concluded.

The judges should beware of not serving as a tool in the establishment forces’ endeavours to prevent a Marine Le Pen presidency.

Rejoicing at Trump’s victory does not mean alignment with the United States, the French presidential candidate emphasised.

MEGA—The conservative message to Europe’s liberal elites through this spectacular display of unity is simple: your time is over.