Far‑right protests erupt in France after Le Pen barred from 2027 candidacy
On April 6, 2025, supporters of Marine Le Pen protested in Paris after her conviction in the National Front assistants case barred her from running until 2030.
Rallies included tens of thousands nationwide, with far‑right parties decrying the verdict as judicial overreach. Counter-demonstrations by centrists and left-wing groups emphasized defense of democratic institutions.
Government authorities imposed traffic restrictions in central districts to manage protests. Conservative voices likened foreign influence to interfering in French sovereignty.
Analysts warn that these events may polarize the electorate ahead of the 2027 elections, intensifying France’s struggle over national identity and judiciary independence.
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