corruption

Marine Le Pen im Gerichtsgebäude, kurz bevor sie für die Veruntreuung von öffentlichen Geldern zu vier Jahren Haft verurteilt wurde (31.3.2025).
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Head Bowed, Hands Dirty

Anna Schröder
Europe: ruin or renewalFrance on the edge
The verdict against Marine Le Pen sends shockwaves around Europe–and is a powerful message against corruption and the abuse of power. The prominent French nationalist Marine Le Pen was today found guilty by the Paris Criminal Court of embezzling public funds. Specifically, Le Pen was accused of misappropriating resources from the European Parliament to pay party staff in France. Around 20 individuals from her close circle were also convicted, including eight Members of the European Parliament. The political impact is seismic: the frontrunner for the 2027 ...
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