WorldRachel Marsden argues that the courts are being used as a weapon against those like Marine Le Pen who have the audacity to challenge the French political establishment.

WorldThe leader of the national opposition party tops the polls ahead of the French presidential election.

Europe"Democracy has spoken. The French people have expressed their desire to turn the page after seven years of contemptuous and corrosive government", said Marine Le Pen.

EuropeThe secretive brotherhood expresses "deep concern about the imminent threat of the far right regaining power".

EuropeLeft-liberal President Emmanuel Macron appeals to the French to “make the right choice”.

Sweden“It is in the interest of our voters that we are constructive”, says Charlie Weimers, adding that the most important thing is to secure the EU's borders.

World“In the face of globalism, we must respond with a global alliance of patriots”, declared Vox leader Santiago Abascal.