After Le Pen's conviction, Macron defends the 'independent' judiciary

According to a Cluster17 poll for "Le Point", the majority of French people support the judges' decision, although opinions differ according to political affiliation.

After Le Pen's conviction, Macron defends the 'independent' judiciary

Reacting to outcry after far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement, President Emmanuel Macron added that 'judges must be protected.' Meanwhile, Le Pen's party has planned a rally to support her on Sunday.

Macron defends judicial independence in wake of Le Pen verdict

French president calls threats against judges ‘unacceptable,' ‘intolerable’ - Anadolu Ajansı

Right-wing populist governments worldwide have criticised the verdict against French politician Marine Le Pen as disproportionate and as an attack on democracy.

After opting for moderation, the macronie decided to raise the tone against the National Rally and Marine Le Pen after his conviction for embezzlement of public funds.

The head of government reaffirms his support for the magistrates, while expressing reservations about the immediate application of the sentence of ineligibility imposed on the former leader of the RN. In an intervention in the National Assembly, the Prime Minister strongly condemned the attacks against the judges after the conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzlement of funds [...] Read article Marine Le Pen Sentenced: Bayrou defends judicial au…