The decision to bar Marine Le Pen from running for public office for five years is nothing short of seismic for French politics. With her far-right National Rally (RN) gaining ground over recent years, Ms Le Pen’s absence from the 2027 presidential race reshapes the political landscape in ways that are both predictable and unpredictable. While legal consequences must apply to all politicians equally, the broader implications of this ruling raise pressing questions about democracy, political strategy, and the future of France’s right-wing populism. Ms Le Pen’s conviction for misappropriating European funds and her subsequent sentencing, including a prison term and financial penalties, reinforce the principle that no politician is above the law.

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