French Interior Minister Criticizes Judicial Union Over Alleged Political Bias

Bruno Retailleau's remarks on the Syndicat de la magistrature revive debates on judicial impartiality following a ruling against Marine Le Pen.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau accused the Syndicat de la magistrature of left-leaning bias, referencing the controversial 2013 'Mur des cons' incident.
Retailleau emphasized that while most French judges are neutral, certain judicial organizations exhibit political partiality.
The 'Mur des cons' incident, involving a display of political figures and others on a 'Wall of Fools,' led to the conviction of the Syndicat's former president for public insult.
Retailleau criticized the Syndicat's participation in politically affiliated events, such as the Fête de l'Humanité, as evidence of its bias.
His comments come in the context of accusations of judicial bias following a recent ruling that declared Marine Le Pen ineligible for office.