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Elon Musk slams Marine Le Pen guilty verdict as arch-conservatives unite in fury

  • Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office for five years after being convicted of embezzling European Parliament funds, according to a French court.
  • Le Pen's lawyer announced plans to appeal the ruling, which mandates an immediate ban even if an appeal is lodged.
  • Elon Musk expressed outrage, stating the decision would 'backfire, like the legal attacks against President Trump,' highlighting the political ramifications in France.
  • Prominent politicians from the far-right across Europe have shown support for Le Pen, claiming her conviction undermines democracy.
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Here's a look at the election ban on France's far-right Le Pen and the legal issues

By Sylvie Corbet

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parismatch.com broke the news in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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