The verdict is that Le Pen will be deemed ineligible to be elected to public office, though the duration is unknown. But if confirmed, I reckon it should be the five-year ban as per what the offense would carry. This means she will be ruled out from running in 2027.
Just when you thought the political scene in France/Europe would find some stability, we get this bombshell.
That being said, expect Le Pen to file a constitutional appeal on this. But in the meantime, it brings back more political mess in France after the events last year.
This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.
