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French far right’s Le Pen asks protege to prep for 2027 presidential bid

French courts have barred France’s far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, from presidential candidacy for five years.

Al Jazeera

Ex-French PM Dominique de Villepin launches party with view to 2027 presidential run

Senior figure has set up Humanist France and is attracting support due to his criticisms of Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Le Pen, Orban lambast EU at far-right rally in France

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday launched scathing attacks on the EU at a rally in France aimed at flaunting the unity and strength of the anti-immigration wing of European politics.

Radio France Internationale

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National Rally host far-right leaders at 'Patriots for Europe' event

European far-right leaders are converging in rural France as the National Rally marks the anniversary its 2024 EU election victory with a display of unity and ambition.

Radio France Internationale

Patriots for Europe leaders join far-right National Rally's 'Victory Day' fete in French village

A number of far-right leaders from the "Patriots for Europe" group are expected to attend the rally in the Loiret region on Monday, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.

Euronews

Europe’s right caught in wake of broken Trump-Musk bromance

If the spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates, where will Europe's right-wing and far-right parties stand?

Euronews

Europe Far-right Surge Masks Divisions

Hard-right and far-right parties are riding high in polls across Europe but their electoral success conceals divisions which could become major sources of tension if they win power, according to analysts.

International Business Times

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France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

The Independent UK

Bardella ready to lead National Rally if Le Pen barred from 2027 elections

Jordan Bardella has positioned himself as the National Rally’s potential presidential candidate as Marine Le Pen fights a court ban from holding public office.

Radio France Internationale

When is Pope Francis’s funeral, who will be there and what happens next

The late pontiff’s funeral, due to take place on Saturday, will attract dignitaries and worshippers from around the world

The Guardian - UK

Is the EU's Green New Deal about to be killed off and replaced by defense spending?

In the current climate European governments are increasingly turning away from environmental offensives and looking more to rearmament.

Fortune

Eurosceptic Patriots call for Parliamentary inquiry into corruption scandals

The committee would address allegations of corruption, money-laundering and abuse of power.

Euronews

Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority

Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree

The Guardian - UK

Le Pen slams embezzlement conviction as 'witch hunt' in Paris rally

"I won't give up," Marine Le Pen told supporters gathered at Place Vauban on Sunday, as she vowed to fight her recent suspended prison sentence and five-year ban from running for political office.

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Al Jazeera

In duelling Paris rallies, Le Pen condemns ‘witch-hunt’, counterprotests

The far-right politician rallies supporters after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.

International Business Times

France's Far-right, Leftwingers Rally Supporters After Le Pen Conviction

France's far right planned to rally supporters on Sunday after their leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office, a move that set the country's political scene alight ahead of 2027 presidential elections.

The Guardian - UK

‘More will come to us now’: what does Le Pen verdict mean for far-right’s future?

Despite mixed views across France over RN leader since conviction, people are still joining her party in support

International Business Times

France Le Pen Eyes 2027 Vote, Says Swift Appeal 'Good News'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal avenues to stand in 2027 elections despite a ban on her running and hailed the promise of a speedy appeal of her criminal conviction.

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Radio France Internationale

Does 'politically dead' Marine Le Pen still have a path to power?

Marine Le Pen says a French court's decision banning her from the 2027 presidential race amounts to "political death". The far-right leader was convicted of embezzling EU funds – a blow not just to her, but to the National Rally party she's spent decades turning into an electable force. But…

The Independent UK

Marine Le Pen condemns ‘nuclear bomb’ court ruling as party urges nationwide protests

Le Pen has vowed to fight a ban on her standing at the presidential elections after being convicted of embezzlement

International Business Times

Five Takeaways From Marine Le Pen Verdict

The conviction of French far right leader Marine Le Pen and immediate ban on standing for political office has stunned her movement, sparked impassioned reactions abroad and added further uncertainty to the 2027 presidential race.

The Conversation

Marine Le Pen verdict ‘represents an effort to make democracy better’ in France – interview

Marine Le Pen, the figurehead of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party and a three-time presidential candidate, has been found guilty of misappropriating public funds and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and five years of ineligibility for public office, with immediate effect. Despite her decision to appeal, the March 31 ruling…

Al Jazeera

Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen’s bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

Radio France Internationale

RN leader Le Pen battles for political future after embezzlement conviction

Marine Le Pen's fight for her political life continued on Tuesday as her far-right National Rally (RN) party mobilised its big guns to champion a leader who was on Monday banned from political life for five years after being found guilty by a French court of misusing EU funds through…

The Guardian - UK

French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – as it happened

Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bans

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