A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right movement, of embezzling EU funds. The five-year ban from running for office is effective immediately, even during an appeal. This verdict aligns with similar cases against former Prime Minister Alain Juppé and serves as a deterrent to those who abuse public funds.
Source: https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2025/04/02/the-le-pen-ruling-is-good-for-liberal-democracy-writes-tarik-abou-chadi