Survive French rights without Marine Le Pen?
Survive French rights without Marine Le Pen?
in Paris caused a recent court decision when the right -wing extremist politician Marine le Pen for five years from public life. This decision that triggered a political earthquake in France meant the end of her ambitions for the presidential elections 2027.
consequences for the political landscape
Despite the negative effects on their career, the judgment could strengthen the extreme right in France. It could fuel the populist injustices and help to solve the national rally (marginal) of Le Pens names that shaped its identity for decades.
reactions to the judgment
"One should celebrate that a legal system has been independent of a judgment. But the power of social media is so strong that there is a fundamental distrust of the leaders," noted the CNN expert for European affairs, Dominic Thomas. Many RN supporters consider the judgment to be part of a system that works against them, and Le Pen describes it as an attack on “the will of the people”.
Consequently, entrepreneur Elon Musk also expressed his displeasure by announcing on X: "If the radical left cannot win in the democratic elections, she misuses the legal system to put her opponents into prison." Organized resistances against the judgment also emerged in the ranks of Le Pens supporters who spoke of "forensic overstretching" and "shameful".
The successor of Le Pen
The political crisis could also initiate a faster change of management within the party. Le Pens successor, Jordan bardella is available, the heir from le Pen is available take over. Many within the party could secretly be relieved about this development, since Bardella is considered a younger candidate who may be able to address a broader electorate.
The new challenge
Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether Bardella will be able to maintain the party's dynamics without the name Le Pen. According to surveys, the followers of the RN are extremely loyal, which in the past always benefited them in elections. Surveys indicate that they had the highest turnout among the parties in 2022.
Le Pen also has the option of making a calling against the decision at the Conseil Constitutional Appeal, which must weigh both the law and the conditional right to “freedom of choice”. She has also announced that she was appealed against her conviction.
an uncertain view
until this happens, the RN can exert considerable influence and possibly overthrow the government through a vote of no confidence. It remains to be seen whether the end of an era or a new section for the extreme rights in France. The Le Pen-Dynasty had to accept a bitter blow this year-with the by Jean-Marie Le Pen in January and now the forced departure from Marine Le Pen from the political stage.