PODCAST: What now for Le Pen after bombshell verdict and France's favourite dishes revealed

Because she misrepresented EU money, a court of law has deprived Marine Le Pen of the right to stand as a candidate for election for five years. However, this makes the politician of the Rassenmblement National no exception.

PODCAST: What now for Le Pen after bombshell verdict and France's favourite dishes revealed

The Talking France podcast is back with all the latest news from France, from verdict on Marine Le Pen and what it means for French politics to why people are arguing about the size of beer glasses and the best French dishes, according to the French.

The day of March 31 witnessed a political earthquake in France, with potentially long-lasting consequences. A criminal court in Paris has found Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, guilty of embezzling public funds, especially EU funds, European Pravda reports.

The decision to appeal is to be taken in the summer of 2026. If Le Pen acquits her, she could still apply for the office of President. But that is far from being the case.