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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Radical, populist, extreme: Who really counts as the far right?

The three most right-wing groups of the European Parliament and their members are all known as "far-right" — but they have some crucial differences.

France

Marine Le Pen accuses judge of bias at EU embezzlement trial

Le Pen and her co-defendants are accused of paying staff who worked directly for the party in France and rarely set foot in Brussels between 2004 and 2016, therefore violating EU rules.

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Marine Le Pen to face judges in embezzlement trial

Le Pen and her National Rally party have denied any wrong-doing as they stand in a high-stakes trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds.

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National Rally denies making illegal payments in embezzlement trial

Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance.

France

Marine Le Pen to launch lawsuit after father filmed with neo-Nazi band

Jean-Marie Le Pen was serenaded by a group known to have ties to an international far-right organisation.

Europe News

French far right on trial for alleged embezzlement of European funds

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

Europe News

France: Who will be the future president of the National Assembly?

On Thursday, the newly elected 577 MPs in France's National Assembly will elect the president of the lower house of parliament. This vote could be decisive in nominating the country's future prime minister.

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French elections: Record number of far-right MPs arrive to Parliament

After a surprising defeat in the second round of the French legislative elections on Sunday, the National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen remains a major force in the National Assembly.

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French authorities open probe into Le Pen's 2022 campaign finances

The judicial probe, which began last week, will investigate allegations of accepting a financial loan, misappropriation of property, fraud and forgery.

Italy

Meloni says French election result not a defeat for far right

Marine Le Pen's party came in a surprising third in the snap poll despite expectations of a shocking victory.

Green News

French Green leader emerges as key figure against far-right

Green Party leader Marine Tondelier has been one of the stand-out voices in the leftwing election campaign.

Radio Schuman

What's next after surprise French election results?

The New Popular Front defied Ipsos predictions in topping yesterday's second-round vote, followed by Emmanuel Macron's Party with the far-right National Rally in third place. But what could the next government look like?

Europe News

French elections: Will Macron imitate the von der Leyen coalition?

Worst fears of a far-right takeover may not have come to pass, but French politics could now find itself in unprecedented chaos.

Germany

Relief in Germany over French parliamentary elections turnaround

With most major politicians holding back until the official results are in, the extraordinary turnaround away from a looming hard-right government indicated by the exit polls has led to first reactions in the neighbouring European nation.

France

Could France’s legislative elections spark Macron’s resignation?

Political wrangling could be on the horizon if the French president is pushed to appoint a PM from a rival party. But what could this mean for this job?

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French second-round election results: Live map by constituency

Follow the final results in every constituency on our interactive map.