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Marine Le Pen Faces Election Ban After EU Funds Conviction

Far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running for public office, the court in Paris announced according to Bloomberg. .

Marine Le Pen Faces Election Ban After EU Funds Conviction

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Marine Le Pen's dream of becoming president risks being crushed. Fraud with EU funds can disqualify the French far-right's figurehead from future elections.

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to stop the EU's sanctions against Russia and warns of Ukraine as a "serious threat" to the economy. The countermeasure in Brussels could be to turn to the king.

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Le Pen on Father's Passing: Mourned by Many

Far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen is mourned by many, writes his daughter Marine Le Pen the day after the news of his passing. In Paris, thousands of people celebrated the death notice on Tuesday evening.

Le Pen on Father's Passing: Mourned by Many

Dad Le Pen – from Torturer to Dynasty

Jean-Marie Le Pen was the fisherman's son who gave right-wing extremism a French face. At the same time, he created a dynasty that is getting closer to power.

Dad Le Pen – from Torturer to Dynasty

Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

The French far-right's father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, has passed away at the age of 96. He is hailed as a "milestone" by his supporters – but is also called the "devil of the republic".

Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

The Stock Exchange Started the Week Cheerfully

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the trading week upwards. At closing, the OMXS index was up 1.

The Stock Exchange Started the Week Cheerfully

French Budget Crisis Threatens the EU

France's proposed budget gets approved by the EU – but maybe not by the French parliament. Everything can explode, warns Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

French Budget Crisis Threatens the EU

Le Pen ready to bring down French government

The French far-right in National Rally (RN) is ready to bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government if the budget is not changed. > My opinion has not changed, and it does not seem like the Prime Minister has changed either, says RN's front figure Marine Le Pen according to the news agency AFP after a meeting with Barnier on Monday.

Le Pen ready to bring down French government

Marine Le Pen in court – may be barred from presidential election

Allegations of fraud with EU funds can stop the far-right Marine Le Pen from the next presidential election in France. The trial that is now starting may still come to benefit her far-right party in public opinion.

Marine Le Pen in court – may be barred from presidential election

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

Can Elon Musk succeed, among others, Nelson Mandela as a recipient of the EU's finest human rights prize? Tesla's founder and X-owner has, in any case, been nominated for this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the two party groups of the far-right in the EU Parliament, both PFE, dominated by the Hungarian ruling party Fidesz and the French National Rally, and ESN, created by the German AFD. However, for Musk to receive the prize, which, in addition to Mandela, has previously gone to, among others, Kofi Annan and Alexei Navalny, it is first and foremost required that he comes among the three finalists to be selected in October - before the winner is crowned by the parliament's group leaders.

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

The French attacking star: "Our words carry weight"

Sports stars' words have significance, says Kadidiatou Diani. Tonight, the French attacking ace wants to defeat Sweden and send a politically divided nation to the European Championship.

The French attacking star: "Our words carry weight"

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán.

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

Bardella leads EU's new far-right

One by one, the EU Parliament's most drastic parties on the right flank have joined Viktor Orbán's new gathering of "patriots". Now the party group is third largest – but likely without real influence.

Bardella leads EU's new far-right

Expert: Difficult Government Formation Ahead in France

The Left Alliance surprisingly took home the victory as the largest bloc in the French election. But the big question still remains: who will become prime minister? It needs to be someone centrist-oriented, says expert Göran von Sydow.

Expert: Difficult Government Formation Ahead in France

Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election

The Left pulled off an upset and became the largest party in the French parliamentary election, while the president's center alliance defeated the far-right. However, none of the blocs won a majority of their own, which paves the way for a difficult-to-govern situation unless new alliances take shape.

Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Masked demonstrators have clashed with police in central Paris after the polling stations closed in France. .

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Defeat for National Rally in French Election

The French election result appears to go against expectations. Instead of the far-right party National Rally becoming the largest, the left seems to be doing best.

Defeat for National Rally in French Election

Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting

It's time for the second round in the French parliamentary election. Much indicates that no side will get a majority and that the election night will be a nail-biter.

Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

France's President Macron's middle alliance and the left-wing alliance NFP are urging their voters to stand united against Le Pen's party RN. Over 200 candidates have already withdrawn in an attempt to put obstacles in the way of the far-right party ahead of the second round of voting on Sunday.

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

Crime and Insecurity Drive the French to the Right

Increasing crime and insecurity are making French voters look to the right. Ahead of this weekend's second round of voting, Marine Le Pen's National Rally is gaining momentum.

Crime and Insecurity Drive the French to the Right

The Far-Right Surged – Radical Left Close Behind

The first round of the parliamentary election in France means a major success for the far-right party National Rally (RN) - which becomes the largest party with just over 29 percent. But the left-wing alliance NFP is close behind with 28 percent, paving the way for an uncertain second round.

The Far-Right Surged – Radical Left Close Behind

Power in Sight for Le Pen – Tense Final Round Ahead

Marine Le Pen's National Rally becomes the largest party in the first round of the French parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Now she hopes for an absolute majority – while the president calls for a "broad coalition" against the far-right.

Power in Sight for Le Pen – Tense Final Round Ahead

The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right

Betrayal, a bomb, and a dead cat. The Le Pen clan's history is marked by controversies and a bitter family feud – and closely intertwined with the National Rally (RN) party, which now has a whiff of power in France.

The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right