The United States military has initiated a fresh wave of operations against Iranian coastal targets to protect strategic shipping lanes....
Read More
International-News
Marine Le Pen on link to Italian League congress: ‘Conviction threatens democracy in France’
The former Rassemblement National leader attacks the ruling barring her from running in the 2027 presidential election, during the Italian League’s federal party congress in Florence
During a video link-up with the League’s congress in Florence, Marine Le Pen commented on her recent conviction by the Court of Paris, which includes four years in prison, including two with an electronic bracelet, a fine of 100,000 euros and five years of ineligibility with immediate effect. A ruling that prevents her from participating in the 2027 French presidential election. “This decision puts an end to all principles of the rule of law,” said the former Rassemblement National president, adding that the conviction prevents her from having the right to double jeopardy.
An attack on democracy, according to Le Pen
Le Pen stressed that this ruling does not only affect her personally, but calls into question the future of France and its democracy. “It is not an attack against me, but against the French people, who will not have the opportunity to choose their candidate,” she said. According to the former Rassemblement National leader, polls gave her as one of the favorites in the upcoming presidential election, which makes the decision preventing her from running even more serious.
The fight against the ruling
Le Pen then vowed that she will legally fight the ruling, using “all legal means” to stand in the 2027 presidential election and stop what she considers an attack on France’s democratic functioning. “Ours will be a peaceful, democratic struggle,” she declared with determination.
Matteo Salvini’s support
Matteo Salvini, leader of the League, expressed solidarity with Le Pen, calling her condemnation an “act of violence, arrogance and injustice.” “I hope this human before political affection comes to you, Marine,” he added, prompting a big applause from the congressional audience for the former French leader. Le Pen, moved, responded by thanking Salvini, pointing out that he too had gone through similar experiences.
THE LATEST NEWS
Trump: “Ukraine should produce the Patriots itself”
8 Luglio 2026
Summit in Ankara with Zelensky: the US ready to transfer missile know-how. Russian air strikes on the Ukrainian capital: deaths...
Read More
Trump’s tough talk on Iran: “We could wipe them out, but it’s not worth it”
4 Luglio 2026
The US president attacks Tehran but holds back on the use of force: “We need them for negotiations”. Talks temporarily...
Read More
Pope Leo XIV responds to Trump: immigrants shaped the future of the United States
3 Luglio 2026
On the eve of his trip to Lampedusa, the Pope invokes America’s founding ideals and defends the role of immigration...
Read More
US warns of possible Russian provocation to test NATO resolve
3 Luglio 2026
Washington alerts Poland to scenarios involving limited strikes, hybrid operations, or controlled incursions designed to probe the Alliance’s response The...
Read More
Iran displays coffin of Ali Khamenei ahead of state funerals
3 Luglio 2026
Mass funeral ceremonies will begin July 4 and end July 9 in Mashhad, as authorities mobilize nationwide participation following the...
Read More
(Photo: © AndKronos)
