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4w ago

France Braces for Nationwide Protests Defending Rule of Law After Le Pen Verdict

Civil society groups rally across the nation on April 12 in response to far-right backlash against the historic conviction of Marine Le Pen and other Rassemblement National figures.

Rassemblement contre l’extrême droite française à la Place de la République, à Paris, France, le 6 avril 2025.
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Marine Le Pen arrive à une audience de son procès pour détournement de fonds publics, le 31 mars 2025 à Paris

Overview

  • Marine Le Pen and several far-right figures were sentenced on March 31 for misuse of public funds, with penalties including ineligibility and prison time.
  • The Rassemblement National has condemned the verdict as a political conspiracy, intensifying debates over judicial independence and political accountability.
  • In response, over 30 civil society organizations, including the Ligue des Droits de l’Homme and Greenpeace, have organized nationwide protests to support democracy and the rule of law.
  • Protests are scheduled for April 12 in cities such as Paris, Rouen, Strasbourg, and Brest, with thousands expected to participate.
  • The demonstrations follow a far-right rally last weekend, highlighting deepening political polarization and growing public mobilization in France.