Right down: Le Pen barred
The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
4.6 • 3.6K Ratings
🗓️ 1 April 2025
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
Marine Le Pen is one of France’s most popular politicians, who has brought the National Rally party to the heart of the political landscape. Our correspondent explains the implications of a court ruling that stops her running for president in 2027. Why rents keep rising in the rich world (8:29). And remembering Oleg Gordievsky, the Russian spy turned British agent (13:03).
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