Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling European funds has thrown her political future into turmoil, effectively barring her from running for the presidency in 2027. This judgment affects not only her ambitions but also the credibility of the far-right National Rally, which had positioned itself against corruption. Le Pen, an anti-corruption advocate, now faces the fallout from betraying her party's principles. While party president Jordan Bardella may step in as a potential candidate, the party's immediate future remains uncertain amidst crisis talks following the ruling that found them guilty of systematic fraud.
Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzlement, alongside 24 party members, marks a significant setback for the far-right National Rally, jeopardizing her presidential ambitions for 2027.
Le Pen's sentence, likened by her to a political death sentence, represents a striking reversal for a party that once branded itself as the honorable alternative to corrupt politicians.
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