French judges in Marine Le Pen case face death threats, police launch probe

Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - they may take revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

French judges in Marine Le Pen case face death threats, police launch probe

Judges who convicted Marine Le Pen on embezzlement charges and banned the far-right politician from public office for five years have faced death threats since the sentencing earlier this week. French police have launched a new investigation into the threats as France reels from the fallout of the bombshell ruling.

France’s left is celebrating Le Pen’s conviction. But gloating will make it harder to beat the far right

Beware the backlash strategies used by Trump and Berlusconi. It is vital that the National Rally leader isn’t able to capitalise on this verdictThe verdict is in: the National Rally (NR) and its leader, Marine Le Pen, have been found to have employed fictitious European parliament assistants between 2004 and 2016. The fraudulent scheme enabled the misappropriation of around €2.9m in European funds, and Le Pen has now been barred from holding pub…

Victim or criminal? Le Pen appeal could deliver Trump-style shock to France

By disqualifying Marine Le Pen from the presidential race, the court has handed her an immense gift. Much like Donald Trump, she can position herself as a victim of an elite-driven conspiracy.

‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction

National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.

Trump Says Conviction Of France's Far Right Leader Is "Big Deal", Similar to His Case

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's conviction and resulting prohibition from running in the 2027 presidential election was a "very big deal." A French court on Monday barred Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement. "That's a very big deal," Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday evening when asked about that conviction. Rights advo…