The National Rally (RN), a prominent far-right party in France, is under fire after police raided its headquarters and several associated companies. The raids, conducted by 20 finance brigade officers, were part of an ongoing investigation into potential fraud and misuse of campaign funds. Prosecutors are looking into allegations of "fraud committed against a public ...
A group of environmental activists made a bold move by taking a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from a museum in Paris. They did this to send a strong message about France's ongoing business deals with Russia. These deals involve gas, chemical fertilizers, and nuclear power, which the activists argue are funding the war in Ukraine. The activists, part...
France is gearing up for a weekend of political demonstrations. The far-right and left-wing parties are both planning to rally their supporters. This comes after Marine Le Pen, a prominent far-right leader, was convicted in a major fraud case. The court found her guilty of misusing funds meant for European Parliament assistants. This money was instead used to pay par...
The political landscape in France is heating up. Jordan Bardella, a prominent figure in the National Rally (RN) party, has ignited a wave of protests. He has called for a gathering in the heart of Paris. This comes after a significant legal setback for Marine Le Pen. She has been barred from holding public office for five years. This ruling stems from her involv...
The political landscape in France is about to change dramatically. A French court has made a significant decision that could reshape the country's far-right politics. Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in the far-right National Rally (RN) party, has been found guilty of misusing European Union funds. The court ruled that she diverted over 3 million euros of European P...
In France, a crucial court decision looms over Marine Le Pen's political future. The leader of the National Rally party is awaiting a verdict that could potentially bar her from running in the next presidential election. This legal battle revolves around allegations that Le Pen and 24 others misused European Union parliamentary funds to pay party salaries. The state ...
Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in French politics, has faced setbacks in her three previous attempts to win the presidency. Her political future is now hanging in the balance due to an embezzlement case. If found guilty, she could be disqualified from running in future elections. This potential outcome has sparked intense debate. The legal proceedings have drawn ...
As France navigates its way through the complexities of politics, a new government has been announced, dominated by conservatives and centrists. The transition comes on the heels of a contentious election season, where the left-wing coalition secured the most seats in June-July parliamentary elections but failed to win a majority. The government's formation has spark...
The recent appointment of Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister has sparked controversy, as he has chosen a conservative senator for the key post of interior minister. This move is seen as a significant shift to the right, as it marks the first time in over a decade that a government has taken on such a conservative tone. The government's composition is a re...
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the former supermodel and singer-songwriter, is the latest person to be entangled in the campaign finance scandal involving her husband, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Bruni-Sarkozy has been charged with fraud and witness tampering related to millions of dollars allegedly given to Sarkozy by Libyan dictator Moammar Khadafy during his 20...