Marine Le Pen

EuroVerify

Viral videos claiming to show support for Marine Le Pen debunked

Some videos have been erroneously captioned, while others genuinely do show support for Le Pen following her embezzlement conviction.

22/04/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Can Marine le Pen still run for President of France?

In this edition, we hear how the EU has started speed dating anyone who is open for business and about the rise and fall of Frances's Marine Le Pen

12/04/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-check: How common is Le Pen's ban from public office?

The National Rally party leader has described the court ruling that banned her from running for office as a political witch hunt". Euroverify asked experts about the legal grounds for her sentence.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Le Pen slams embezzlement conviction as 'witch hunt' in Paris rally

"I won't give up," Marine Le Pen told supporters gathered at Place Vauban on Sunday, as she vowed to fight her recent suspended prison sentence and five-year ban from running for political office.

07/04/2025

Europe News

Paris court will consider Le Pen appeal case by 2027 election

The far-right leader, who was convicted of embezzlement on Monday and banned from running for office, accused the political establishment of trying to scupper her bid for the presidency.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Trump and Musk blast embezzlement verdict as Le Pen plans appeal

The French far-right leader, who was convicted on Monday of embezzling EU funds and barred from the 2027 presidential election, said she will appeal.

31/03/2025

France

Marine Le Pen barred from running for office in embezzlement trial

Marine Le Pen and 24 National Rally members were found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay party staff, risking Le Pen's future in politics.

31/03/2025

World News

How have Europe's far-right reacted to Trump's stance on Ukraine?

Many far-right MPs in Europe are trying to stay in Donald Trump's good books and avoid criticising him, all while retaining credibility at home.

07/03/2025

Radio Schuman

Slovakia aping 'Orban's playbook on steroids' says leading lawmaker

The country is witnessing protests against the Prime Minister Robert Fico.

07/02/2025

Europe News

Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure

Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist.

08/01/2025

Europe News

France's Le Pen hails 'positive' meeting with new PM Bayrou

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is meeting with most political parties including Marine Le Pen's National Front after the ouster of Michel Barnier.

16/12/2024

Europe News

French far-right leader Le Pen claims government fall 'is no victory'

Once Michel Barnier formally resigns, he will become the shortest-serving prime minister in France's modern history.

04/12/2024

Europe News

French politics in turmoil as government ousted in no-confidence vote

The government collapsed after it failed to gather the support of the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen for its budget.

04/12/2024

Europe News

France's PM risks no confidence vote after pushing through budget bill

The National Rally (RN) could topple the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier over its proposed 2025 social security budget.

02/12/2024

Europe News

French PM Barnier warns of 'serious storm' amid budget dispute

French lawmakers have spent weeks debating a budget proposal that has threatened to topple Barnier's cabinet.

27/11/2024

Europe News

French far right threaten to collapse government over budget

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

25/11/2024

Europe News

Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen in embezzlement case

The French far-right leader could be ruled out of France's 2027 presidential election if she is found guilty of misusing public funds.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Le Pen denies EU funds misuse as 2027 presidential bid stays at risk

As the trial nears its conclusion, a guilty verdict could result in fines and prison time and disqualify Le Pen from running for president in 2027.

13/11/2024

France

What is the story behind French far right-funded schools?

In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values.

18/10/2024

Radio Schuman

The European Council’s paradigm shift on migration

At a summit where migration dominated, the EU's 27 leaders drafted their final conclusions just before midnight, with so-called "return hubs" and a timeline for a landmark migration pact missing from the agenda.

18/10/2024