A French court has found Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds in a closely watched case with major political implications. However, the court also reduced restrictions related to her eligibility to contest elections, keeping questions alive about her future political ambitions. The ruling comes at a critical moment for France's political landscape and could have significant consequences for the country's right-wing movement and future elections.

French court holds Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds

All eyes are on France as National Rally leader Marine Le Pen awaits a crucial verdict that could have far-reaching consequences for her political future. The decision is being closely watched by supporters, opponents, and political observers across Europe. In this edition of Race To Power, we explore the case, its significance for French politics, and what the ruling could mean for the future of the country's right-wing movement.

France's national rally leader Marine Le Pen awaits a defining verdict

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France’s Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as PM days after he resigned: Will he be able to save his govt?

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Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.

Macron gives 'full support' to embattled French PM Bayrou ahead of confidence vote

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet political leaders from various parties on Friday (Dec 6) morning in a bid to establish a new “government of general interest” following the ousting of Prime Minister Michel Barnier through a no-confidence vote.

France: Macron scrambles to form ‘government of general interest’ after no-confidence vote ousts Barnier

Riding high in the polls ahead of the next presidential election, feeling they’ve won the battle over ideas, smelling blood in the Élysée Palace, leaders of France’s far right cocked their eyes across the land at perhaps the one thing standing between them and power: beavers.

France’s emboldened far right attracts voters it once horrified

Hollande's popularity had hit rock bottom after a term in office marked by U-turns on major policies, terror attacks, high unemployment

French President Hollande will not seek re-election

Former prime minister Fillon will now become a favourite to be France's next leader after winning the US-style primary

Conservative Fillon wins French presidential primary

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French court holds Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds

France's national rally leader Marine Le Pen awaits a defining verdict

France’s Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as PM days after he quit

French government falls after PM loses confidence vote

Macron gives full support to embattled French PM Bayrou ahead of confidence vote

France: Macron scrambles to form ‘government of general interest’ after no-confidence vote ousts Barnier

France’s emboldened far right attracts voters it once horrified

French President Hollande will not seek re-election

Conservative Fillon wins French presidential primary