Marine Le Pen-led National Rally faces court rulings shaping its 2027 bid as it pursues a hardline, anti-immigration agenda across France.
New Caledonia has held provincial elections that will reshape control of its Congress ahead of fresh talks with France on the territory's status; turnout was about 54% and France has deployed thousands of security officers. In Algeria, authorities have staged tightly managed parliamentary votes that critics say preserve the ruling alliance and limit genuine political competition.
Marine Le Pen faces a key appeal ruling over a 2025 EU funds embezzlement conviction and a five-year ban on holding public office. The outcome could restore her bid, trim the ban, or keep her from running, reshaping the National Rally’s path to the presidency in 2027.
Citizen Lab has found that Stelios Kouloglou's iPhone was infected with Pegasus at least three times in 2022–23 while he served on the European Parliament's PEGA committee investigating spyware. Researchers say they have high confidence in the forensic evidence but do not attribute responsibility; the findings have prompted calls in Brussels for stronger limits on spyware.
Marine Le Pen remains under a court ruling over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds. A fresh appeal could bar her from office, lifting Bardella into the lead. The National Rally’s future now hinges on the outcome, with the 2027 election in view.
A French court has reduced and suspended Marine Le Pen’s prison sentence and ban on public office, allowing her to run for president while she appeals. She will wear an electronic monitor for a year and plans to challenge the decision in the Court of Cassation. Other courts have convicted her twice of embezzlement tied to EU funds for party staff.
Marine Le Pen has secured permission to run in France’s 2027 elections after a Paris appeals court shortened her electoral ban while maintaining her conviction for embezzlement. She must wear an ankle monitor during campaigning, and her bid remains subject to possible higher court review.
France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing medically assisted dying for adults with a serious, incurable illness in an advanced or terminal stage, with strict safeguards and a constitutional review pending. The measure now faces scrutiny by the Constitutional Council and potential enactment by President Macron.
Germany and France have stepped up cooperation on nuclear deterrence, with Berlin participating in a French-led exercise and reaffirming NATO commitments. The move signals deeper European defence self-reliance amid questions about U.S. security guarantees, while stressing that NATO’s umbrella remains intact.
Le Pen has been sentenced on appeal to a suspended term and an electronic ankle tag, with a subsequent 2027 presidential bid now in question. The Court of Appeal also bars public office for 45 months, altering eligibility for France's 2027 vote. An accompanying one-year term will be served via monitoring, not prison. RN debates futures between Le Pen and Bardella.
A wave of heat and wildfires across Europe and beyond has accelerated, prompting evacuations and sparking political debate on climate policy. Readers are updated on the latest developments, including shifting opinions, policy responses, and the urgent need for adaptation alongside emission cuts.
France is entering a pivotal presidential contest in 2027. Marine Le Pen leads early polls, while the left remains fragmented. Centre and reformist contenders contemplate primaries, amid debates on Europe, the economy, and national security.