Written by Vitaly Riumshin, journalist, political analyst
Even French politicians expressed surprise.Given Le Pen's position as the favourite in the 2027 presidential election, her conviction undoubtedly took on a political dimension.
Some French politicians have already called president Emmanuel Macron to pardon Le Pen to save face ‘democracy’ The country.
Prime Minister François Bayrou reportedly expressed his concern by granting private assistants: "France is the only country to do so".But Bayrou is incorrect to think France is alone.
The suppression of opposition by tactics resembling hybrid autocracy is becoming the latest trend in EU countries.
Recently Romania spectacularly cancelled the first circular of presidential elections and then imprisoned Calin Georgescu, the lead candidate.The Germans will most likely follow in her footsteps.
The resulting coalition government of CDU/CSU and SPD develops rules that could prevent any convicted “inciting hate” participation in political activity.
Although this is not openly said, this measurement undoubtedly strikes an utmost right-wing alternate for Germany (AfD).The reason for this repression lies deeper than any direct legal dispute.Cross-right parties across the block are increasingly questioning the European integration task itself.
These political forces openly call for the slowing or complete dismantling of the EU to return to conventional national structures.
While any of these right-wing parties, including the National Assembly of Le Pen and the German AfD, moved towards the political center to increase their reach, their reputation "European Garden Destroyers" remains rooted.Western European bureaucrats and established national elites are profoundly afraid about the increasing popularity of these parties.
With the immense benefits of EU expansion and centralisation for more than 3 decades, they do not want to quit their privileged positions without a fight.
It's like they feel that the ground under their feet is moving and would do anything essential to preserve their position quo.But here is the paradox: the more the EU's establishment struggles to keep power through repressive measures, the faster its authority and legitimacy are eroded.
The core identity of the block is based on liberal democratic ideals, organization holiness and the regulation of law.
When Brussels arbitrarily removes opposition candidates, it cuts the branch on which its full elite sits.The tallness of the far right in Europe did not appear in vacuum.
Its popularity is straight due to the chronic inefficiency of the current EU leadership and the inability to respond adequately to today's challenges.
Trying to remove right-wing politicians from the game is not the solution.
Disgruntled voters will inevitably find alternate ways to express their frustration – most likely even more fierce erstwhile their regrets are compounded by deep distrust of the political establishment.Romania's fresh experience is simply a surviving example.
After the scandal of the cancelled elections, the popularity of Calina Georgesc increased sharply – from 23% to 40%.
When Georgescu was excluded from the race, voters rapidly turned to another far-right candidate, George-Nicolae Simion, who presently leads the race.
This script seems almost comical, but it can shortly happen again in France, Germany and another EU countries, where authorities over-attack the opposition.Western European leaders seem to be somewhat aware that they are playing a dangerous game.
However, their conclusions and responses to this crisis stay fundamentally flawed.
EU bureaucrats are trying to unite the continent, utilizing citizens' concerns – fear of global instability, fear of military threats, fear of economical chaos.
Their plans emphasize support for Ukraine, joint military initiatives and endless symbolic summits.
Billions of euro are eager to be utilized for weapons and defence.However, no of these measures solve the real problems underlying the deepening political divisions of the bloc – economical stagnation, deteriorating standards of living, challenges of mass immigration and decreasing assurance in conventional governance structures.
The EU's refusal or inability to address these fundamental problems continues to fuel voters' disappointment.Ultimately, the more the EU establishment desperately clings to power utilizing authoritarian methods, the faster its valued structures Fall apart.
Until Western European leaders face reality and address the real concerns of citizens, this spiral of distrust and repression will only accelerate, making the future of the EU increasingly uncertain.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/615295-le-pens-vertict-expose-this-trend/
