Overview

• Bruno Retailleau accused the Syndicat de la Magistrature of harboring 'judges rouges,' or left-leaning judges, during a television interview on April 3.
• He referenced the 2013 'Mur des cons' incident, where a display mocking right-wing figures and victims' families was found in the syndicate's offices, as evidence of judicial bias.
• The former president of the Syndicat de la Magistrature was previously convicted of public insult in connection with the 'Mur des cons' display.
• Retailleau emphasized that while most French magistrates remain neutral, he believes some organizations, like the Syndicat de la Magistrature, are politically biased.
• His remarks come in the context of Marine Le Pen's recent conviction and ineligibility, which have intensified debates about judicial impartiality in politically sensitive cases.