Tag #Presidential Ban

How did the reaction to Le Pen's conviction differ among French politicians and the public, and what explains these divergent views?

Le Pen's conviction stems from misusing EU funds, a ruling that many French politicians, including her opponents, initially believed would not be made. The judge's assertion that "the law is the law" highlights the recent strengthening of regulations against misuse of public funds, a change enacted by the same politicians now criticizing its application.