- French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from running in the 2027 presidential election due to an embezzlement conviction.
- Le Pen called the ruling politicised and plans to appeal, though the ban remains in effect during the appeal process. She received a four-year prison sentence (two years suspended, two years under home detention) and a €100,000 fine.
- Right-wing figures globally, including Elon Musk and Jair Bolsonaro, condemned the decision, viewing it as judicial overreach and a threat to democracy. Viktor Orbán expressed solidarity with Le Pen.
- France's High Council of the Judiciary expressed concern over the strong reactions from political leaders, emphasising the importance of respecting judicial processes.
- The ban significantly impacts the 2027 French presidential race and has been described as a "seismic political event" with potential repercussions for the right wing.
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