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“FREE MARINE LE PEN,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday, calling the court ruling a “Witch Hunt.”
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Transparency advocates say the case underlines broader issues related to lack of oversight of spending at the EU legislature affecting members across the political spectrum.
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Trump publicly backs France’s far-right figurehead Le Pen after her conviction
US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind another embattled far-right European leader, backing Marine Le Pen after French presidential hopeful was convicted of embezzlement and barred from political office.
Trump Calls France’s Trial of Far-Right Leader a ‘Witch Hunt’
President Donald Trump threw his support behind France’s embattled far-right leader only hours after French President Emmanuel Macron urged European companies to pause investments in the US over Washington’s trade war.
Trump meddles in French politics as he goes on rant after far-right leader's conviction
President Donald Trump again meddled in the domestic politics of an ally as he attacked a court ruling against French far-right politician Marine Le Pen.
The EU Parliament Has Transparency Problems. Marine Le Pen's Case Is a Window Into What's Wrong
The conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling funds from the EU Parliament has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond
Marine Le Pen’s ban polarises France
F or the better part of a decade Marine Le Pen has worked methodically to transform an extremist, xenophobic fringe movement into a more respectable nationalist party ready to govern. The French hard-right leader had a reasonable chance of winning the highest office in 2027,
Russia's Foreign Ministry Says France 'Killed Democracy' With Le Pen Conviction
Le Pen is the chief political opponent of French President Emmanuel Macron, whom Russia has fiercely criticised over his backing for Ukraine and support for sending European troop
Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead
France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market
Trump tariffs live: FTSE hits lowest level in months after market meltdown enters second day
FTSE hits lowest level in months after market meltdown enters second day - FTSE slumps after Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs wipe $2.4trn from S&P 500, in its biggest one-day loss since March 2020
France says Trump tariffs could be in 20-25 pct range, causing major disorder
France expects tariffs to be announced later on Wednesday from U.S President Donald Trump on French and European products to be in the range of 20-25%, leading to "major economic disorder", said government spokeswoman Sophie Primas on Wednesday.
Trump’s tariffs aren’t strictly reciprocal. Here’s how he calculated them
President Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what others assess as trade penalties on American goods.
Germany and France Push for More Aggressive Tariff Response
France and Germany are pushing for a more robust reaction to US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, advocating for a forceful retaliation that could strengthen the EU’s negotiating position.French President Emmanuel Macron believes the European Union should be ready to respond with options such as targeting US tech and services,
France Reacts to Donald Trump's DEI Ultimatum
French minister Aurore Bergé criticized the U.S. president's move to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
France's Macron to convene sectors hit by U.S. tariffs - French presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron will convene all representatives of business sectors hit by the import tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump at the Elysee palace later in the day,
An uninhabited island, a military base and a ‘desolate’ former whaling station. Trump’s tariffs include unlikely targets
The sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday target not only economic superpowers but also financial minnows. In fact, a White House list notes some territories with no economy,
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