24. March 2025

Dr. habil. Landry Charrier - Le Pen in the Sights of the Judiciary: Consequences for France's Political Future Dr. habil. Landry Charrier - Le Pen in the Sights of the Judiciary: Consequences for France's Political Future

Amid political turmoil in France, the potential conviction of Marine Le Pen and its far-reaching consequences for the country’s political landscape are under scrutiny. The issue highlights the impact such a conviction could have on public trust in the judiciary and democratic institutions, and how this might affect Le Pen's political career as well as the strategic calculations of other political actors. At the core are the political struggles between various factions and the question of how domestic and foreign policy issues, such as pension reform and the Ukraine crisis, will influence French society and the political landscape.

Dr. habil. Landry Charrier - Marine Le Pen in the Sights of the Judiciary: Consequences for France's Political Future
Dr. habil. Landry Charrier - Marine Le Pen in the Sights of the Judiciary: Consequences for France's Political Future © Focus Online
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Dr. habil. Landry Charrier, an expert in Franco-German relations, examines the political situation surrounding Marine Le Pen, who is facing trial over alleged misappropriation of EU funds. Beyond the legal aspect, Charrier explores the political implications of a possible conviction, particularly the reactions of political actors such as Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who supports Le Pen for strategic reasons. The article also addresses current domestic challenges, such as the controversial pension reform, and France's foreign policy direction under President Macron. It highlights how these issues could influence the political dynamics and put public trust in the existing institutions and political leadership to the test.

Dr. habil. Landry Charrier 2is a graduate of the Collège des Hautes Etudes de l’Institut Diplomatique (Paris), a member of the CNRS research unit SIRICE (Sorbonne, Paris), a Senior Associate Fellow at the Global Governance Institute (Brussels), and co-producer of the France-focused podcast “Franko-viel.” In March 2023, he took over the leadership of the prestigious Franco-German journal Dokumente.

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