Officials from the French Prime Minister's office met banking executives in Paris to explore state-guaranteed loans for political parties, including the National Rally, to finance presidential campaigns and prevent foreign interference, as strict donation caps make bank loans crucial.
Jordan Bardella, president of France's far-right National Rally, will address Reform UK's party conference in Birmingham on Sept. 4. Nigel Farage welcomed Bardella, highlighting their shared focus on national borders and cooperation to stop English Channel migrant crossings.
Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban from electoral office. She faces a dilemma over an electronic tag sentence but vowed to appeal, positioning herself as a tougher candidate than her protege Jordan Bardella.
Marine Le Pen announced her fourth bid for the French presidency in 2027, ending speculation she might cede to Jordan Bardella. While both figures pose challenges for the EU, some in Brussels saw Bardella as more pragmatic. Le Pen's decision raises concerns about EU consensus and citizens' rights.
Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeal court reduced her ban on holding public office. The court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened the ban, allowing the far-right leader to stand in the election.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, despite a recent embezzlement conviction. She will appeal the ruling, which mandates a year-long electronic tag, arguing she cannot campaign with the device.
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 a one-year house arrest with an electronic tag is imposed.
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.
Marine Le Pen faces a crucial appeal court decision today that will determine her eligibility to run for French president. A conviction could bar her from the 2027 race, potentially paving the way for her lieutenant, Jordan Bardella, to stand in her place.
Marine Le Pen's political future and eligibility for the next French presidential election hang in the balance as a Paris appeal court delivers its verdict on Tuesday regarding an embezzlement conviction. The ruling could determine whether she can run, potentially paving the way for her lieutenant, Jordan Bardella, to stand in her place.
Marine Le Pen's political future and France's 2027 presidential election will be decided Tuesday as the Paris Court of Appeal rules on her ban from public office over alleged embezzlement of EU funds.
Marine Le Pen awaits a Paris appeals court decision on Tuesday regarding her eligibility to run in next year's French presidential election. A lower court banned her from public office for embezzling EU funds. The ruling will determine if she or Jordan Bardella leads the National Rally party in the election.
Far-right leader Jordan Bardella faces a pivotal moment as a court ruling on Marine Le Pen's legal troubles could anoint him as the National Rally's candidate for the 2027 French presidential election. Despite strong polling, Bardella faces internal party anxiety over his inexperience and potential to alienate core voters.
Marine Le Pen awaits a Paris appeal court decision on Tuesday regarding an embezzlement conviction that could bar her from running for French president in 2027. The verdict will determine her political future and signal the start of the presidential race.
Edouard Philippe launched a strong attack on the National Rally at his first major campaign rally in Paris, calling the party unprincipled and opportunistic. He criticized their shifting stances and contrasted Marine Le Pen with Jordan Bardella's free-market views, positioning himself as a responsible conservative candidate to beat political extremes.
Edouard Philippe, a French presidential hopeful, launched a strong attack on the National Rally at his first major campaign rally in Paris. He criticized the far-right party for being unprincipled and opportunistic, highlighting perceived contradictions in their platform.
A far-right mayor in Castres, France, cancelled a play about the Calais refugee camp, "Passeport," from its 2027 national tour, calling it "political propaganda." The decision by Mayor Florian Azéma sparked outrage and accusations of cultural censorship, with playwright Alexis Michalik warning of broader implications if the National Rally gains power.
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.
Police raided offices linked to France's National Rally party as part of an EU investigation into suspected misuse of funds by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy group of MEPs. RN leader Jordan Bardella claims the searches are politically timed.
A teenage spectator has died following an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday. The remainder of the event has been cancelled as a mark of respect. Two other spectators were injured and are in hospital. Investigations are underway.
A young male spectator died following an accident on the 12th stage of the Donegal International Rally on Saturday. The remainder of the event has been cancelled as a mark of respect, and an investigation into the circumstances is underway.
Far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella visited Poland to seek allies for his vision of the EU, meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and discussing future European architecture. Bardella aims to build a broad coalition of right-wing and conservative partners.
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.
Marine Le Pen stated it's a relief Jordan Bardella could run in the 2027 French election if she is barred due to a conviction. Bardella, the National Rally leader, signaled a softer foreign policy approach than Le Pen's, emphasizing change within the EU and NATO without withdrawal.
