Paris, April 1, 2025 (AFP) - Five takeaways from Marine Le Pen verdict

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2025-04-01

The conviction of French far right leader Marine Le Pen and immediate ban on standing for political office has stunned her movement, sparked impassioned reactions abroad and added further uncertainty to the 2027 presidential race. Here are five takeaways from the verdict which appears set to mark a turning point in modern French political history: The verdict, as it stands, would mean that Le Pen would be unable to run in 2027 presidential elec......

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