Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has been sentenced to four years in prison, with two years suspended, and banned from holding public office for five years due to charges of embezzling EU funds. This ruling prevents her from running in the 2027 presidential election unless she successfully appeals, posing a significant challenge to her political career and the future of her party. The decision has prompted discussions about its impact on France's political landscape, as the National Rally must reconsider its strategy and leadership to sustain its influence.
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Over 100,000 people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in France, which has been linked to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The march was attended by prominent figures, including Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, and former President Nicolas Sarkozy, and was organized by the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF). CRIF President Francis Kalifat said that the march was “a cry of alarm” against rising antisemitism and “a message of fraternity and solidarity” with the Jewish community.