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Far-right leader Marine Le Pen leaves the courtroom after the verdict of her appeal trial, in Paris, France, July. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
July 7, 2026, 6:18 pm
French court clears Le Pen for 2027 presidential run under condition she rejects
Judge upholds far-right leader’s embezzlement verdict but lifts ban on holding public office; sentence would still require her to wear electronic bracelet during election campaign
By Sylvie Corbet and John Leicester
Far-right party National Rally president Jordan Bardella, left, attends a press conference to support far-right candidate for Marseille mayoral election, Franck Allisio, right, in Marseille, south of France, on March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni)
May 7, 2026, 6:01 pm
French far-right leaders quietly meet Israeli, German envoys ahead of run for presidency
National Rally party chief Marine Le Pen and deputy Jordan Bardella play down significance of talks with ambassadors, as faction seeks to shed its reputation for antisemitism
By AFP and ToI Staff
France's Marine Le Pen speaks at an assembly of European far-right parties in Budapest, Hungary, March 23, 2026. (Denes Erdos/AP)
April 16, 2026, 12:41 pm
Israeli ambassador said to meet discreetly with French far right’s Marine Le Pen
National Rally party leader’s reported meetings with Israeli, Lebanese envoys come amid her criticism of Macron’s stance on Israel, and as Jerusalem sidelines Paris from Lebanon talks
By Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
US Vice President JD Vance and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, shake hands during a Day of Friendship event in Budapest, Hungary on April 7, 2026. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)
April 9, 2026, 4:10 pm
Trump’s Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies
Though JD Vance gets warm reception in Hungary, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni wouldn’t let US use air base for Iran strikes, and France’s Marine Le Pen called war goals ‘erratic’
By Nicholas Riccardi and Justin Spike
President of the Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary group Marine Le Pen reacts as she visits to support a local candidate for the municipal elections in Oignies, northern France, on March 18, 2026. (Elise HOUBEN / AFP)
March 23, 2026, 2:26 pm
French far-right National Rally fails to win major cities in boost to mainstream rivals
Closely watched municipal elections seen as test of popular support for mainstream parties ahead of 2027 presidential vote; Socialist Party wins key races in Paris and Marseille
By michel rose, Juliette Jabkhiro and Ingrid Melander
Incumbent mayor of Strasbourg and Les Ecologistes candidate for re-election Jeanne Barseghian, right, at a polling station in Strasbourg, France, on March 15, 2026. (Sebastien Bozon/AFP)
March 15, 2026, 2:57 pm
French mayoral elections test support for far right ahead of presidential vote
Opinion polls show far-right National Rally could take major cities in Sunday’s nationwide poll thanks to law-and-order messaging, striking chord with voters concerned about security
By Reuters
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who submitted his government's resignation to the French President this morning, delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 6, 2025. (Stephane Mahe / POOL / AFP)
October 6, 2025, 2:43 pm
French PM resigns after record-breaking mere 27 days, deepening political crisis
Far-right leader Le Pen says snap election ‘absolutely necessary,’ calls on Macron to step down after his ally Sebastien Lecornu says conditions ‘not fulfilled’ for him to carry on
By Antoine Maignan, Stuart Williams and Alice Hackman
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to deliver his general policy statement during the parliamentary extraordinary session prior to a confidence vote over the government's austerity budget, at the National Assembly in Paris, France, September 8, 2025. (Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
September 8, 2025, 11:30 pm
In blow to Macron, French lawmakers oust prime minister after 9 months in office
No obvious successor in line for Francois Bayrou, the 5th PM under Macron since 2022; poll shows most French want president to resign rather than name a new premier
By Anne Renaut and Stuart Williams
French far-right National Rally party's President Jordan Bardella (L) and president of its parliamentary group Marine Le Pen arrive ahead of a meeting with France's prime minister as part of political consultations at the Hotel de Matignon in Paris, September 2, 2025. (Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
September 4, 2025, 9:00 am
Hoping Macron calls snap election, far-right National Rally boosts recruitment efforts
Ahead of no-confidence vote on September 8, controversial French political party is working to train and screen candidates for votes around the country
By Elizabeth Pineau
President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen (R), walks followed by co-defendant French member of European Parliament Catherine Griset (L) as they exit the Tribunal de Paris courthouse following their conviction for embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris, on March 31, 2025. (ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)
March 31, 2025, 3:08 pm
Convicted of embezzlement, French far-right leader Le Pen barred from 2027 presidential run
Court issues immediate five-year ban on her seeking public office, though she can appeal; she’s also handed 4-year prison term, to be served with electronic tag
By Marie DHUMIERES, Anne Lec'hvien and Stuart Williams
French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) MP Marine Le Pen (L) and RN leader Jordan Bardella (R) march during a demonstration against antisemitism in Paris, on November 12, 2023. (Geoffroy Van der Hasselt/AFP)
March 30, 2025, 11:53 pm
Le Pen’s political career in jeopardy as verdict looms for French far-right party
Accused of embezzling European Parliament funds with other members of her party, Le Pen fears that if found guilty, court will declare her ineligible to run for office
By AP and ToI Staff
French National Rally leader Jordan Bardella (L) meets Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli in Washington on February 21, 2025 (Bardella/X)
February 22, 2025, 3:18 pm
Diaspora minister Chikli meets French far-right leader at US conservative conference
Jordan Bardella hails ‘fruitful discussions’ with Likud minister, who has been working to curry favor with European far-right factions long boycotted by Israel
By ToI Staff and Agencies
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (R), flanked by outgoing Prime Minister Michel Barnier, during the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France on December 13, 2024. (Thomas Samson/AFP)
December 13, 2024, 9:54 pm
Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s fourth prime minister of 2024
Amid months of political crisis, Bayrou becomes 6th prime minister under French president’s mandate; Macron had apparently been leaning toward naming defense minister to role
By Francesco FONTEMAGGI, Stuart Williams and Anna SMOLCHENKO
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, front, speaks to the media as she arrives at the court house in Paris, September 30, 2024. (Thibault Camus/AP)
September 30, 2024, 6:19 pm
France’s Le Pen and her party go on trial on charges of embezzling EU funds
Leader of far-right National Rally denies misappropriating European Parliament funds to pay assistants for political work
By Sylvie Corbet and NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) sits with Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, June 26, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 10, 2024, 12:12 am
Macron complained to Netanyahu after Likud minister publicly backed Marine Le Pen
Comments by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli further strain relations between two countries; PM claims he told cabinet to not make remarks on French election
By Lazar Berman
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