Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.
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Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.
Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling
The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.
Marine Le Pen Found Guilty of Embezzlement by French Court
The ruling immediately bars her from running for public office for five years, jeopardizing the far-right leader’s plans to run for president in 2027.
Unburying the Remains of the Third Reich
As the German right ascends, the nation is still grappling with its fascist past — and how to handle its remains.
Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb
The tensions showed how right-wing Hindu leaders and organizations in India use historical grievances to fuel contemporary tensions.
Germany Is Lifting a Foot Off Its ‘Debt Brake.’ Here’s Why.
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.
As Trump Stirs Doubt, Europeans Debate Their Own Nuclear Deterrent
Talk of replacing the American nuclear umbrella over Europe with the small British and French nuclear armories is in the air, however vague and fanciful.
Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.