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.
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Shock verdict in France: Marine Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from elections for five years
WorldThe leader of the national opposition party tops the polls ahead of the French presidential election.
France: National Rally biggest party – leftist alliance close behind
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.
French freemasons call for fight against National Rally
EuropeThe secretive brotherhood expresses "deep concern about the imminent threat of the far right regaining power".
France to hold new elections as National Rally tops EU polls
EuropeLeft-liberal President Emmanuel Macron appeals to the French to “make the right choice”.
Sweden Democrats open to EU collaboration with Le Pen’s party group
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.
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