Why French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office

France’s Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzlement, resulting in a five-year ban from running for public office. Critics view the verdict as an attempt to bar the opposition candidate from the French presidency in 2027, while others believe it is justified due to her misuse of EU funds. Despite the ban, Le Pen remains active in politics and her party, the National Rally, could benefit from the backlash against the judicial decision as they prepare for the upcoming election.

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