'The party of white-collar crime': French MPs react to Le Pen's conviction

Marine Le Pen's conviction was a long-awaited decision as it will decide who will be representing the far-right party National rally in the 2027 presidential election. Following the announcement of her sentence, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland went to the...

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'The party of white-collar crime': French MPs react to Le Pen's conviction

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