In Paris today, a far-right rally is being held in support of Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, who has been convicted for embezzling public funds. Le Pen, who faces a five-year ban from holding public office, is one of the leading candidates in the upcoming French presidential election scheduled for 2027. Despite her legal challenges, Le Pen and her supporters are determined to continue her political career.
The rally comes amid rising political tensions in France, exacerbated by the recent court decision against Le Pen. French officials, including Prime Minister François Bayrou, have expressed concern about the potential dangers of organizing protests based on judicial decisions, drawing comparisons to the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot in the United States.
Opponents of Le Pen’s actions, including the far-left La France Insoumise party and environmentalists, will also hold counter-demonstrations. The event is taking place at the Les Invalides monument in Paris, with another rally organized in the northern part of the city.
