Pro-Trump Polish president-elect reflects divided nation – The Irish Times

Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski was quick to claim the Polish presidency on Sunday night – too quick. Minutes after a first exit poll gave him a 0.6 point lead, the 53-year-old joked with supporters that the phrase “na zyletki” – razor-thin margin – would now enter the Polish language and politics. It has. But a … Read more

French far-right supporters rally against Le Pen conviction in Paris

French far right leader, Marine Le Pen, has compared her supporters rallying against her embezzlement conviction to Martin Luther King Jr’s struggle for civil rights. The bombshell judgement means Le Pen is banned her from public office for five years, which could crush her dream of winning the French presidency in 2027. Some left-wing forces … Read more

Fighting for her political life, Marine Le Pen goes on the offensive – The Irish Times

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has gone on the offensive to try to save her political career, emulating populist leaders from the US to Romania by attacking what she calls the “politicisation” of judges and the “system” seeking to eliminate her. Le Pen was sentenced on Monday to an immediate ban on standing for … Read more

Le Pen Banned From Holding Public Office in France

Marine le Pen Faces Political Uncertainty After Embezzlement Conviction The French political landscape is reeling after Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in the country’s far-right movement, was convicted of embezzlement. The verdict has cast a shadow over her political future, raising questions about her eligibility to run in the upcoming 2027 presidential election and … Read more

Marine Le Pen banned from standing for office for five years and sentenced to four-year jail term – The Irish Times

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from standing for office for five years with immediate effect and sentenced to jail after being convicted of embezzling EU funds. Monday’s court ruling, which remakes France’s political landscape, is likely to block Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election, for which she was … Read more

The EU Parliament fake jobs scam that has cost Le Pen her 2027 presidency bid

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Marine Le Pen faces verdict that could end French presidential hopes – TheJournal.ie

Marine Le Pen faces verdict that could end French presidential hopes  TheJournal.ie French court to rule in Marine Le Pen embezzlement case – Europe live  The Guardian Marine Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case  The Irish Times French court to rule in Le Pen fake EU jobs case  RTÉ News Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen’s … Read more

María Corina Machado Calls for International Support to Oust Maduro’s Regime

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina ​Machado has⁢ been ​a prominent figure in⁢ the struggle against President Nicolás ⁣Maduro’s regime. her recent activities‌ and statements highlight her commitment to ousting Maduro and seeking international support. Machado has called for international support to remove‍ Maduro from‌ power, emphasizing ⁣the need for global intervention ⁢to address the political … Read more

Austria’s Kickl Challenges Europe’s Anti-Populist Firewall – POLITICO

Archyde Europe’s political arena is witnessing a seismic shift as right-wing populism continues to rise,reshaping the continent’s ideological balance. Manfred Weber, leader of the center-right European People’s Party (EPP), has drawn a firm line in the sand, stating that his party will not engage with groups that diverge from its foundational principles. “We are opposed … Read more