Ooh-la-la, there seems to be a lot of this going on in Fance!

Wyllow3

ronib

But do they Wyllow3?

Yes. He was convicted on 24 counts last year. Sentencing was an unconditional discharge in January but that is still a guilty verdict.

In the UK we have been very strict about offences and suitability for being even an ordinary MP. This is right and proper.

the rules aren't that strict, newly elected Reform MP James McMurdock has been jailed for assaulting his girlfriend.

It doesn't seem right that Mike Amesbury left his MP post for assaulting someone whilst McMurdock still stands.

Reform certainly attract some colourful people. I don't suppose LePen's appeal will come to much, the evidence must be in the accounts

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/who-is-james-mcmurdock-reform-mp-jailed-assault-378884/

escaped

I agree, we live in a world now where we want more transparency, especially on how money is spent.
I do have a tiny bit of sympathy with Le Pen, whilst not defending her, as the French have always been masters at bending the rules! There must have been many more such goings on in the EU too.

Now this has happened its open for prosecutions of other politicians too? So a good thing.

(in the BBC article on it)

The statistics on the judgement roughly follow the level of the party's support or otherwise.

This could well have enhanced her party, lots of people are not happy with this, considering others have been guilty and got away with it. The French state may not want her, but, as in the US, that doesn't mean the French people don't! Why the comments in French? Surely not to prove a bilingual point??!!

I agree, we live in a world now where we want more transparency, especially on how money is spent.
I do have a tiny bit of sympathy with Le Pen, whilst not defending her, as the French have always been masters at bending the rules! There must have been many more such goings on in the EU too.

ronib

Nice to hear that judges can determine who stands as a presidential candidate? Or not?

I believe they should. The law is above politics and judges are the upholders of the rule of law.

ronib

But do they Wyllow3?

Yes. He was convicted on 24 counts last year. Sentencing was an unconditional discharge in January but that is still a guilty verdict.

In the UK we have been very strict about offences and suitability for being even an ordinary MP. This is right and proper.

You sometimes say the strangest things ronib. Who else would decide?

But do they Wyllow3?

Criticism from far right parties in Europe this morning reported plus of course the USA, who since they have a convicted felon as president, would say that, wouldn't they?

Nice to think politicians face the same laws as everyone else
Simple.

Nice to hear that judges can determine who stands as a presidential candidate? Or not?

AuntieE

Nice to hear there are still countries where those convicted of crimes cannot stand in elections!

Exactly what I thought. AuntieE

You were right first time with spelling dommage Crossstitchfan. It's two m's. And yes, masculine. Quel dommage.

Oops, I mean, of course, quel domage (I think).
Long time since I was at school!

TerriBull

oh la la! une erreur! class classe

Quelle dommage !!

I'm sure I remember Christine Lagarde being convicted too. About 10 years ago?

France has prosecuted two ex-presidents, Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy, as well as former prime minister François Fillon on charges ranging from campaign finance violations to embezzlement.
Also Alain Juppe.

I wondered if Musk would stick his nose in. He hasn't been in touch with the French right as much as say Germany.

Pot, kettle black, etc. 😂

There is nothing in the reputable British press about this either Mamie, I’ve just had a good look. All I can see is outrage and stitch up claims from the right, including Elon Musk. According to the reports here there is very clear evidence that EU funds were embezzled.

pascal30

Mamie

I am not sure about the accuracy of the story of other political parties embezzling money from the EU to fund domestic politics. Is that really what is being reported pascal30? I haven't done an exhaustive search of French media, but not seeing it at the moment.

I suggest you listen to BBC World at 1.00.. today Mamie.. I don't just make these things up..

I am sure you haven't made it up, but am just interested to know which parties?

Mamie

I am not sure about the accuracy of the story of other political parties embezzling money from the EU to fund domestic politics. Is that really what is being reported pascal30? I haven't done an exhaustive search of French media, but not seeing it at the moment.

I suggest you listen to BBC World at 1.00.. today Mamie.. I don't just make these things up..

Is there any country that doesn’t have corrupt politicians?

To put the cat among the pigeons! It was stated she used money to pay wages. Another party has been accused of the same. However, this party was acquitted. Go figure!! My opinion and I am entitled to it. Well, at the moment I am. I won't be coming back here as there is little point.