France’s Le Pen loses local council mandate after corruption conviction
ISTANBUL French far-right National Rally party (RN) leader Marine Le Pen was officially removed from her position as…
When France exposes its own hypocrisy in the mirror…
France has long prided itself as the birthplace of the modern nation-state and a staunch advocate of bureaucratic…
Sharing France’s nuclear umbrella? No way, says Le Pen – POLITICO
Le Pen on Saturday also vied for the general’s heritage, pointing her finger at Europe’s apparent powerlessness amid…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…
France’s Fifth Republic is on the ropes – POLITICO
Last week, however, Le Pen, her party and 23 of her far-right allies were found guilty of misappropriating…
‘FREE MARINE LE PEN!’ Trump lodges defense of convicted French far-right icon – POLITICO
Trump went on to compare Le Pen’s trial, in which she was found guilty of embezzling EU funds,…
‘The law is the same for everyone’ – POLITICO
A three-judge panel on Monday found Le Pen guilty of embezzling funds from the European Parliament and sentenced…
Seek revenge or help her party – POLITICO
In the short term, it’s President Emmanuel Macron’s government that might take the hit. In recent days National…