French Prosecutors Move to Bar Marine Le Pen From Office — What This Means for America’s Allies and Global Order

In a move that unsettles the political landscape of France and sends ripples across Western democracies, French prosecutors are pressing to ban National Rally leader Marine Le Pen from holding public office. This aggressive pursuit stems from allegations of misusing European Parliament funds — claims that reveal deeper concerns about transparency and rule of law in a key American ally. Le Pen, a staunch nationalist whose 2027 presidential bid once positioned her as a formidable challenger to Emmanuel Macron, now faces potentially career-ending legal barriers. The charges allege systematic misappropriation dating back over a decade involving EU parliamentary aides employed...