Le Pen found guilty: A big bang moment for French politics?
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Le Pen found guilty: A big bang moment for French politics?

31 mars 2025· 5:12· S1 E61

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The latest news says that Marine Le Pen and eight other MEPs have been found guilty of embezzling EU funds by a Paris court. This isn’t just a slap on the wrist,  it’s a political earthquake. 

The presiding judge, Bénédicte de Perthuis, warned from the start that the judgment would be lengthy, packed with explanations for the decision taken. And yet, here’s the first headline: guilty as charged. 

What happens if Le Pen is banned from running and why is this a moment of big bang for French politics?

Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.

Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.

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