A French court of appeal confirmed Marine Le Pen's central role in a decade-long fake jobs scam, embezzling €2.8m in public funds. Despite the conviction and a €100,000 fine, public attention is on her 2027 presidential bid, with a softened sentence allowing for an electronic tag. The National Rally party was also fined €2m.
Paris appeal court upholds Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduces her sentence, allowing her to potentially run in the 2027 French presidential election. A ban on public office is backdated and considered served, though she faces a one-year electronic tag sentence.
A Paris appeals court found Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduced her ban from holding office to 45 months, with 30 suspended. She must wear an electronic tag, raising questions about her ability to campaign in the 2027 presidential election.
A French court has reduced Marine Le Pen's ban from public office, potentially allowing her to run in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen, convicted of embezzling EU funds, faces a jail term and electronic tag, which she stated would prevent her from campaigning.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen awaits a Paris court's decision on her appeal against an election ban for misusing EU funds. The ruling on Tuesday could impact her 2027 presidential bid, potentially paving the way for Jordan Bardella if her conviction is upheld.
Marine Le Pen's 2027 presidential ambitions are at stake as a Paris court rules on her appeal against an election ban for misusing EU funds. Convicted in March 2025 for misappropriating over €4 million, she faces a potential five-year ban from office.
France's far-right National Rally is grappling with new fraud allegations against its leader, Jordan Bardella, following police raids. These investigations into alleged misuse of EU funds could complicate the party's strategy to focus on the 2027 election, despite polls showing strong support.
The BJP aims to win Punjab in 2027, a state it has never governed alone, amidst AAP's civic poll boost, Congress's leadership vacuum, and SAD's survival battle.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin began a three-day visit to Punjab, starting with prayers at the Golden Temple. The visit aims to energize party workers and strengthen grassroots structures for the 2027 Assembly elections, with plans to contest all 117 seats.
BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar claim significant unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP), with Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya asserting multiple SP MPs are ready to leave. Rajbhar alleges a rebel faction will emerge, fueled by an incident at the SP office, and advises Akhilesh Yadav to focus on saving his MPs rather than social media.
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, has rejected the idea of seeking Donald Trump's endorsement for the 2027 presidential election, citing the US president's unpredictable nature and shifting policies. Bardella stated his party seeks only the support of French voters.
French Prime Minister warns of significant foreign interference threats for the 2027 presidential election, citing past attempts and concerns over Russian disinformation campaigns and the role of a former RT boss.
France risks an unprecedented financial 'state shutdown' by 2027 due to budget delays. While the left proposes a 'special law' to manage finances until a proper budget is passed, ministers like Sébastien Lecornu oppose it, fearing frozen credits and lack of fiscal flexibility.
The return of Mónica Oltra to frontline politics is causing internal friction within Compromís, a coalition already known for its internal balancing acts. Oltra's absence from the start of the pre-campaign for the 2027 municipal and regional elections highlights tensions between the Més and Iniciativa factions, with Oltra's allies feeling she is being sidelined.
Uttar Pradesh government expands cabinet, assigning key portfolios to new and promoted leaders, including Bhupendra Chaudhary (MSME) and Manoj Kumar Pandey (Food & Civil Supplies), strengthening the team for the 2027 Assembly elections.
