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Jordan Bardella, head of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party, has warned that banning her from running for president would be “deeply worrying” for democracy. Le Pen faces a potential five-year ban from public office due to her alleged misuse of European Parliament funds. This ban could block her from the 2027 presidential election. Bardella argues that the timing of the ban, so close to an election, undermines democratic principles. The case stems from allegations that Le Pen’s staff used EU funds for parliamentary work in France rather than its intended purpose. Le Pen denies wrongdoing and calls the investigation politically motivated.
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