AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLe Pen’s 2027 comeback: France’s appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen’s EU-funds embezzlement conviction but cut her ban, clearing her to run for president—while she must campaign under electronic monitoring and says she will appeal to the Cour de Cassation. Court scrutiny: Prosecutors also opened an investigation into a Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks about Kylian Mbappé after France’s football federation complained. Mbappé row escalates: The senator, Celeste Amarilla, threatened legal action against Mbappé even after issuing a partial retraction; France and FIFA condemned the abuse. Macron in Syria under fire: Explosions near Macron’s Damascus hotel wounded at least 18 people as he met President Ahmad al-Sharaa, with security forces continuing to operate amid uncertainty over who is behind the blasts. Economy watch: France cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.7% from 0.9%, citing weaker early performance and Middle East risks. NATO and defense: NATO leaders unveiled major arms deals in Ankara as Trump pressed allies on spending and signaled sanctions relief for Turkey. World Cup politics: France renews its rivalry with Morocco in the quarterfinal in Boston, while FIFA’s all-Argentina officiating team sparked backlash.
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