April 2, 2025, 4:41 a.m.

Le Pen's election ban: the "fragile calm" and potential storm in French politics

The verdict of the Paris Criminal Court is like a heavy bomb, pushing Marine Le Pen's political career to the edge of a cliff.

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The political ecology of Germany has fallen into the abyss of polarization and chaos

On March 25, the first meeting of the 21st Federal Parliamentarians was held to open a new four-year term.

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The French competition authority fined Apple 150 million euros

The French Competition Authority announced on March 31 a fine of 150 million euros against Apple of the United States for abusing its dominant position in targeted advertising on devices.

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French far right leader banned from seeking public office for 5 years: political upheaval under verdict

A French court ruled on Monday that Marine Le Pen was guilty of corruption and banned her from seeking public office for five years, dealing a heavy blow to the far right leader's hopes of running for president and shaking French politics.

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French political earthquake: Le Pen found guilty, where will the political landscape go?

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Alliance party, was found guilty of embezzlement on March 31, sentenced to four years in prison, two of which were served at home in electronic shackles, and barred from running for public office for five years, with immediate effect.

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ECB president: Europe should move towards economic independence in the face of US tariffs

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Europe should move toward economic independence as the Trump administration in the U.S. launches a new round of tariff wars.

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The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzling EU funds

A court in France has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling European Union funds and immediately banned her from running for public office.

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A fire at a Tesla showroom in Italy has destroyed 17 electric cars

A fire broke out at a Tesla showroom on the outskirts of Rome early Monday morning, destroying at least 17 electric cars.

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The first attempt to launch an orbital rocket from continental Europe has failed

The first launch vehicle from the European continent has crashed seconds after liftoff.

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The British and American governments are in urgent talks to avoid a trade war

British Treasury Secretary Reeves said Britain was holding urgent talks with the U.S. government to avoid being hit by President Donald Trump's plans to impose additional tariffs.

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