Thousands of people gathered in Paris to protest the court decision effectively banning Marine Le Pen from the 2027 presidential election. Supporters showed their backing for Le Pen, while leftists held a smaller counter-demonstration.
Key Points
Marine Le Pen banned from 2027 presidential election
Supporters demonstrate peacefully for democratic rights
Leftists hold a smaller counter-demonstration
Accusations of far-right extremism by leftists
Pros
Supporters demonstrating peacefully for democratic rights
Unity and determination expressed by Le Pen's party members
Cons
Division and opposition between right-wing supporters and leftists
Accusations of far-right extremism and threats to democracy