The verdict against politician Marine Le Pen means that the party National Collection may need to rethink the presidential election in 2027.
– The sensational thing is that you put in a clause that she cannot be eligible for five years, and that this happens before she is given the opportunity to appeal this judgment, says Tomas Lindbom.
Five years is a long time, which reduces the chances of Le Pen to ever become relevant to the presidential post, says Tomas Lindbom.
“I don’t think she’ll be back at that level,” he says.
In a first statement, Marine Le Pen stated that she will dispute the verdict.
“I will take on all the legal paths I can, and urge the judiciary to try the appeal as quickly as possible,” Le Pen told the French TV channel TF1 during Monday evening.
What does the future look like for Marine Le Pen and National Collection? Hear Tomas Lindbom in the clip above.