The recent conviction of Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National, has ignited a political storm in France.

Le Pen was sentenced to four years in prison, with two years suspended, a €100,000 fine, and five years of ineligibility, effectively ending her 2027 presidential bid.

The ruling has polarized the nation, with supporters decrying it as political sabotage and critics hailing it as justice.

Meanwhile, threats against the judges involved have prompted heightened security measures, with the presiding magistrate now under police protection.

Legal and political experts warn that such attacks undermine judicial independence, a cornerstone of democracy.

As protests and counter-protests erupt across the country, the case continues to stir deep divisions in French society.