French far right calls for nationwide protests against Marine Le Pen ban
National Rally president declares ‘total loyalty’ after court finds Le Pen and RN officials guilty of embezzlement Europe live – latest updatesFrance’s far-right National Rally (RN) party is calling for nationwide demonstrations against a court’s decision to ban Marine Le Pen from public office for five years, seemingly wrecking her hopes of becoming president in 2027.Jordan Bardella, the RN president, said French people “must be outraged” after what he described as a “disproportionate, political and partisan” judgment that would rob them of a voice in the election. Continue reading...

National Rally president declares ‘total loyalty’ after court finds Le Pen and RN officials guilty of embezzlement
France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party is calling for nationwide demonstrations against a court’s decision to ban Marine Le Pen from public office for five years, seemingly wrecking her hopes of becoming president in 2027.
Jordan Bardella, the RN president, said French people “must be outraged” after what he described as a “disproportionate, political and partisan” judgment that would rob them of a voice in the election. Continue reading...