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Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right?

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Legal Turmoil and Political Resilience

This chapter examines the recent legal challenges faced by Marine Le Pen, a leading far-right political figure in France, who has been convicted of embezzlement yet still retains potential political power. It discusses the implications of her conviction, including a ban from running for office and the mixed reactions from both supporters and opponents. The conversation places Le Pen's situation within a wider context of political scandals affecting French leaders and the impact on public perception of far-right movements.

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