French policy is again shaken by controversial decisions of the courts. Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Unity (RN) and favourite of the future presidential election, was punished by a ban on taking off in a five-year election for alleged fraud of public funds. Is this an effort to destruct an uncomfortable political opponent?
Judgment that can change the future of France
The Paris court found Marine Le Pen guilty of hiring fictional assistants in the European Parliament who were to work for her organization alternatively of the EP. In addition to a fine of EUR 2.9 million imposed on the RN, Le Pen herself lost passive electoral rights by 2032. This means that she will not be able to run in the 2027 presidential election, in which according to the polls she had a real chance of winning.
– "The strategy is simply a mess" – comments RN spokesperson Laurent Jacobelli, suggesting that the court decision is simply a political play. The case resembles the situation in Romania, where the results of the referendum on the fight against corruption were annulled in 2019 because... his opponents won.
Why Le Pen, not Macron?
Interestingly, akin allegations were besides made by Euro MPs of the centralist MoDem party, supporting Emmanuel Macron. However, the sentences were much milder. – “This is simply a variable geometry of courts” “Le Pen supporters comment.
Even politicians of another groups do not hide outrage. François-Xavier Bellamy of the Republican organization (LR) called the conviction "a very dark day of French democracy"and Mr Beziers Robert Ménard stated that "Judges replace universal electoral law".
Who's gonna replace Le Pen?
If the appeal does not bring changes, in the 2027 RN election may represent Jordan Bardella, the current organization leader. Will it be able to repeat Le Pen's success, which in the polls reached up to 37% of support?
Paris against the drivers. Another green madness
Meanwhile, in Paris, mer Anne Hidalgo continues his ecological revolution. The last "civil referendum" (intervention: 4.06%) voted to destruct 10,000 parking spaces and make 500 fresh pedestrian zones. Cost 500 1000 euros per street.
– "Asking Parisians whether they want more green is like asking if they want better weather" – ironic by Councilman David Alphand (LR). Critics indicate that decisions are made with a tiny share of residents, and even 16-year-olds who do not own cars could vote.
Eco-terrorism – society says “enough”
The French besides have little and little patience for extremist environmental activists. According to the “Valeurs” poll, 96.5% of respondents advocate stricter punishment for roadblocks and attacks on works of art. – "This is not a climate struggle, it is simply a state sabotage" – any comment.
Ramadan on the field. Football in the heat of disputes
Another breathtaking subject is the break in football games on... iftar. 78% of the French are against, but among the young (25–34 years) the opposition is only 51%. – "This is another step in the Islamisation of public life" The Conservatives are alerting.
Left marches “against racism” with anti-Semitic accent
The demonstrations organised by the rebel France (LFI) ended in a scandal. The organization poster, depicting right-wing politicians in the anti-Semitic caricature kind of the 1930s, provoked outrage. – ‘This is unacceptable’ She even condemned the CGT related to the left.
Is France moving towards a political crisis?
Exclusion of Marine Le Pen, extremist ideas of environmentalists and always deeper social divisions – is France becoming a battlefield between tradition advocates and progressive changes?
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Marine Le Pen excluded from the race for president. Does France become the second Romania?
