Jean-Marie Le Pen

Court ruling to decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027

Will far-right figure Marine Le Pen be allowed to run in France's presidential election - or will the door be opened for her heir apparent Jordan Bardella? Regardless of today's judge's decision, one of them is expected to be the favorite in the 2027 election.

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin dies aged 88

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin - best remembered for his 2002 election fiasco - has died, aged 88.

Le Pen in court again - the Crown Prince takes over?

Marine Le Pen, the figurehead of the French far-right, still hopes to run in next year's presidential election. However, the chances of victory may be even greater if "crown prince" Jordan Bardella gets the chance instead.

Legendary film star Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

She was the sex symbol who became an animal rights activist. French film icon Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. "We mourn the loss of a legend of a century," French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X.

Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

The French far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running in the 2027 presidential election. She is also sentenced to prison and heavy fines for embezzlement of EU funds. A political decision, says Le Pen on French TV, emphasizing that she will not stop with politics.

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.

The Right-Wing Extremist Le Pen's Grave Desecrated

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

National Gathering Rejects Zemmour's Party

France's right is moving forward at a rapid pace – and the far-right party National Rally is on its way to forming an alliance with the traditional right. But cooperation with the even more extreme Éric Zemmour's party is ruled out.

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

After the seismic EU election, France's right may be heading towards an epoch shift. National Rally is extending a hand to the Republicans – which leader Éric Ciotti is accepting.