Facing a legal setback at home, French politician Marine Le Pen is now appealing to European law in an effort to challenge and overturn a recent ruling that declared her ineligible to hold public office.
Le Pen’s legal team argues that the national decision violates her fundamental rights under European Union treaties and the European Convention on Human Rights. They claim that the ruling undermines democratic principles and unfairly restricts political participation.
This move escalates the high-profile political and legal battle surrounding Le Pen, who has been a polarizing figure in French and European politics for years. The case highlights the growing role of European institutions in adjudicating disputes involving national electoral laws and political rights.
Observers are watching closely as the outcome could set important precedents for how European law interacts with member states’ sovereignty over electoral matters, potentially influencing future cases involving politicians across the EU.
