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Marine Le Pen se lance dans la présidentielle après un feu vert en appel ; à Ankara, les dirigeants de l’OTAN poursuivent leurs discussions sur fond de tensions relancées par Trump autour du Groenland
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Marine Le Pen se lance dans la présidentielle après un feu vert en appel ; à Ankara, les dirigeants de l’OTAN poursuivent leurs discussions sur fond de tensions relancées par Trump autour du Groenland
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00:30Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds, but shortened her ban on running for elected
00:35office. That means the far-right leader says she'll be running in the 2027 French presidential
00:41race. We'll be crossing to Strasbourg for reactions. Meanwhile, the US military has launched fresh
00:46strikes against Iran this Wednesday after Tehran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait
00:51of Hormuz. It comes as NATO allies gather today in Ankara for a second day of talks. Commission
00:58President von der Leyen and NATO's Mark Rutte have said the alliance must become more European
01:03and reduce its long-standing reliance on US security. We'll be bringing you all the latest
01:09from our NATO correspondent in Ankara, Shona Marie.
01:12And the French President Emmanuel Macron, the first European leader to visit Syria since
01:17the fall of Bashar al-Assad, was in Damascus, where he signed a bilateral agreement with
01:22the Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara, aimed at encouraging investment to help rebuild the
01:28country after 14 years of war. Explosions were reported, though, near the area he was visiting
01:32during his trip. Plus a thriller on the football pitch just when it looked like Egypt was in
01:39the lead. Argentina staged a dramatic comeback last night. Inspired by the global superstar Lionel
01:45Messi. The reigning world champion secured a 3-2 victory and will now face Switzerland in the
01:50quarterfinals this Saturday. And in other sports news, the International Olympic Committee has
01:56lifted some restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in some events ahead
02:01of the Games in 2028. But first to France, where Marie Le Pen has announced she'll be the far-right
02:07national rally's French presidential candidate after an appeals court yesterday cleared the way
02:11for her to run next year. For more, we can go straight over to the European Parliament in
02:16Strasbourg, where our correspondent, Marine Gwynne, is standing by for us this morning.
02:20Someret, Marie Le Pen cleared to run, but still facing legal challenges. Tell us more.
02:30Exactly, Maeve. So, Marine Le Pen, very defiant last night, coming out saying she will be the
02:35national rally's candidates in those crunch French presidential elections taking place next April.
02:42There were doubts because an appeals court was ruling on a conviction she received in March last
02:48year related to the embezzlement of up to 4.4 million euros in European funds. She was found guilty.
02:56The court upheld that guilty verdict. But it did significantly cut down the ban on public office,
03:03the five-year ban on public office. She had originally been handed down to just 15 months,
03:08effectively. She has already served those 15 months. She's now cleared to run. Now, I'm in
03:13Strasbourg, Maeve, and there was a sense of apprehension of expectation all afternoon yesterday after that
03:17verdict came, because the court also said that Marine Le Pen must wear an electronic ankle tag for one year.
03:24She had previously said that she would not run for president in those conditions. It will clearly
03:29impact her ability to travel and so on. But last night, she came out saying she will be able to
03:34campaign without that ankle tag. Let's take a listen.
03:40As you know, I said that I would not campaign with an ankle bracelet. However, as I have the option
03:45of lodging an appeal to the court of cassation, which was not necessarily the case in other scenarios,
03:50and as an appeal to the court of cassation suspends the effect of the judgment,
03:54I will therefore be campaigning without an ankle bracelet. So, this evening, I am a candidate.
03:59I am running for president.
04:01Je suis candidate à l'élection présidentielle.
04:05So, Marine Le Pen there clearly saying she will not be stepping aside and making way for her
04:1030-year-old young protégé, Jordan Bardella, as some had expected. She did say last night that she
04:16has Bardella's full support, and in her words, that they make a formidable couple a winning
04:22partnership, she said, and she will have his support going into this presidential campaign. And on that,
04:27I'm joined now in the European Parliament by a member of Marine Le Pen's National Rally Party,
04:33a member of the European Parliament, Fabrice Légerie. Sir, good to have you with us this morning.
04:38First of all, do you believe Marine Le Pen made the right political judgment yesterday,
04:44choosing to stay on as your presidential candidate?
04:46Yeah, good morning. Thank you for the invitation. Of course, Marine Le Pen made yesterday the right decision.
04:51This is the first victory for French democracy, because it's not up to judges to decide who will
04:58be the candidate and who will run for presidential election. Yet the French judges did uphold her
05:05conviction. She is guilty, along with other members of your party, of embezzling millions in European
05:11funds. What does it say about your party that your first choice presidential candidate faces such
05:17serious charges? First of all, I would like to clarify again that she is not guilty because this
05:22is not, there is no personal enrichment. And Marine Le Pen is further appealing to the top Supreme Court
05:30in France in judicial matters, the Cour de cassation. And she will demonstrate that she is not guilty at
05:37all. So that's the main point I have to say about that. And then, of course, that means that we
05:45are
05:45confident that, well, there is no mistrust in the eyes of French people, because French people know
05:53absolutely what this is about. She's confident she will be able to campaign without this electronic
05:57ankle tag. Yet this is sure to cast a shadow. She is facing this sort of home imprisonment for a
06:04year,
06:05essentially. How do you think that will impact the campaign? She won't be able to go out on the
06:09campaign trail. Well, as Marine Le Pen is appealing further to the top Supreme Court, this, let's say,
06:16temporary sanction decided by the appeal court will be suspended. And we are confident again that Marine
06:23Le Pen and our colleagues will not be found guilty by the top court, Cour de cassation. So I must
06:30ask you,
06:31we're here in the European Parliament, what does the fact that Marine Le Pen is the candidate mean
06:36for Europe? We know in the past she has campaigned to take France out of the Eurozone, out of the
06:42European Union. Does she inevitably need to now soften her stance and become more palatable to Brussels?
06:48Well, already in, well, the last presidential elections in 2022, Marine Le Pen supported a policy
06:57which is to improve the European Union as insiders. So our policy is not for exit. Our policy is to
07:05join
07:05forces with other governments, with other nations in order to improve the EU functioning. And I can say
07:13as a member of the European Parliament that we have already managed to get many results in the past
07:21months here in the European Parliament. So that shows it is possible. I can give you some examples,
07:27return regulation, less, well, cutting the red tape, the omnibus regulations and so on and so on.
07:34So I'm confident this will be an opportunity for all, not only for French people, but also for other
07:41European nations.
07:42Okay, Fabrice Legere, that's all we have time for, I'm afraid. But thank you for joining us this morning on
07:47Europe Today. I'm sure we'll be following this story very, very closely over the coming weeks and months. May I
07:52back to you?
07:53We will indeed, Murray Gwynne. Thank you so much. We'll come back to you a little bit later on the
07:57programme. But now moving on to Ankara, where NATO leaders are meeting for their second day of talks after US
08:03President Donald Trump reignited the confrontation over Greenland and lashed out at other allies over Iran. For more, we can
08:10go straight over to Ankara and bring in our NATO correspondent, Shona Murray. Good morning, Shona. So look, Donald Trump
08:16arrived yesterday and almost straight away berated his allies. Tell us more.
08:22Well, good morning, Maeve. That's right. I mean, even the most seasoned NATO diplomats have been saying for the past
08:27few weeks that this summit would be straightforward, that it would pass off without incident because of the numbers being
08:34pledged and spent on defence.
08:36It's $50 billion yesterday at the NATO defence industry forum. But the idea was that Donald Trump would be placated
08:43by that. But of course, he had other plans. The first moment he basically touched down here in Ankara, he
08:49lambasted allies over not helping him in the war in Iran.
08:51And then, as you said, he reignited that confrontation with Denmark over the US trying to control Greenland. Take a
09:00listen.
09:01Greenland doesn't help Denmark. Denmark doesn't spend money to really help Greenland. But it's an important part for the United
09:11States. And it's surrounded by China ships and Russian ships.
09:15And that's not going to happen. The ships is not going to happen. It was Greenland that, and it continues
09:22to be, that should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.
09:28Now, the Prime Minister of Denmark obviously responded, saying Greenland is not for sale. But it's obviously tarnished somewhat, this
09:35summit.
09:35Then, moreover, overnight, Maeve, we know that the United States launched strikes against Iran in command and control centres.
09:42So there's a real concern that that might overshadow today's proceedings, which, of course, we're supposed to be talking about
09:47Ukraine, the war in Ukraine, and also the defence of the European continent.
09:51Of course, Donald Trump is due to meet Vladimir Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, today, this afternoon, around 2.30. But
09:57still, you know, it's not really as straightforward as NATO allies had hoped. Maeve?
10:01Hearing some big announcements coming out of that summit there on spending, Shona, did that not please President Donald Trump?
10:10Well, certainly there was. I mean, $50 billion on tanks, submarines, Patriot systems, interceptors, and, of course, about $10 to
10:18$20 billion on drones, anti-drone technology, which is obviously important for modern warfare.
10:23So the idea was that that would settle, you know, Donald Trump's claims that Canada and Europe have fallen behind
10:30over the past few decades when it comes to defence spending.
10:33But I sat down with the Foreign Affairs Minister of Canada, Anita Nand, and I asked her about Canada's pledges.
10:40We see the Russian threat moving further and further north towards the Arctic Circle.
10:46And we, therefore, need to be at all times prepared across various domains.
10:5440% of Canada's landmass is in the Arctic.
10:5870% of our coastline is in the Arctic.
11:02These submarines make sense from a threat perspective, from a geopolitical perspective, but also in terms of ensuring that we
11:15are scaling up in areas that will defend and protect the homeland.
11:21Do you think the issue with Greenland and Donald Trump is over now?
11:24Do you think that's settled?
11:25Canada stands with Denmark and Greenland.
11:29We, in fact, opened a consulate in Greenland in early February.
11:34And so I'll be meeting with the Foreign Minister of Denmark today.
11:40I'm sure we will discuss the importance of continuing to uphold the support for territorial integrity and state sovereignty.
11:48And as for future predictions, very difficult to say.
11:55But all that for Canada means that we are fundamentally supporters of international law and of multilateralism, including the principle
12:07of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
12:09How important is it that Canada is working with Germany and Norway?
12:13That's very much the focus of Canada's foreign policy and our work to ensure that we're not only focused on
12:22the Arctic, but also NATO's eastern flank, where our largest military operation is, Operation Reassurance, in Latvia, where we lead
12:31the multinational brigade group.
12:34And we'll do so at least until 2029.
12:38Do you think that Ukraine has turned the tide somewhat on the war in Ukraine, the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
12:44I do.
12:45I will say that there is every reason to see Ukraine as having the capability, the expertise and the know
12:58-how on the battlefield to fight and win this war.
13:02Countries around the world are seeking out the expertise of the Ukrainian armed forces and President Zelensky's overall strategy in
13:13the war.
13:13Always keeping in mind the importance of territorial integrity and state sovereignty, again, of Ukraine.
13:20The Donbass area, this is Ukrainian territory.
13:25Crimea, this is Ukrainian territory.
13:28We must never forget that.
13:30Do you think it's going to come back, Crimea?
13:31I do.
13:32And I will say Ukraine is going to win this war.
13:38And then just final question, Minister, as a woman, because we saw this picture that Donald Trump posted by Georgia
13:45Maloney, who's going to be at this summit today, saying there should be a restraining order.
13:50And they used to be close friends.
13:51Obviously, they've fallen out.
13:52Well, of course, Canada's approach to diplomacy is very much about the policy initiatives that we are undertaking with many
14:02countries, Italy included.
14:04You mentioned our relationship with Europe earlier in the interview.
14:11I'll just say, of course, this is a time where, from a Canadian perspective, we are encouraging women to run
14:21for public office and to seek leadership positions.
14:28And for more on the outcomes of that NATO summit in Ankara and Shona Murray's reporting, you can visit Euronews
14:33.com.
14:34But now it is time for our World Cup segment.
14:42Well, reigning world champions, Argentina enjoyed a dramatic night coming from 2-0 down to win, thanks to a stunning
14:49late intervention from the superstar Lionel Messi, who set up one goal before scoring the winner.
14:55Egypt, as you can imagine, is left devastated and also complaining about controversial calls during the game and saying the
15:01tournament is rigged in favour of Argentina.
15:04Meanwhile, Switzerland progressed at the expense of Colombia.
15:06After 120 goalless minutes, the round of 16's first penalty shootout was needed, with the Swiss holding their nerve to
15:14win 4-3.
15:15Meanwhile, everyone is still talking about the Belgian Red Devils win over the US earlier this week and the fact
15:21that Foller and Balagoon was allowed to play.
15:23It's even top of the agenda in Strasbourg today, where MEPs are gathering for their regular plenary session.
15:30So let's head back now to the European Parliament in Strasbourg and bring in once again our correspondent, Marek Gwynne.
15:35Marek, look, a group of MEPs have signed a letter calling for an investigation here.
15:40Will this have any impact?
15:44Well, yes, exactly, Maeve.
15:45This row has now reached the corridors of the European Parliament here in Strasbourg.
15:50And as you said, a group of MEPs yesterday addressing a letter to the 27 football associations of the European
15:57Union,
15:58urging them now to request an official investigation into the decision-making process
16:04that led FIFA to overturn that suspension on US striker Foller and Balagoon,
16:11that allowed him to play in that round of 16 match against Belgium in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
16:18Of course, Belgium in the end winning that match 4-1.
16:20But there is a sense of outrage here over the way that Donald Trump personally interfered,
16:27pressured Gianni Infantino, who is the FIFA president,
16:31into lifting this suspension to allow the US striker to be able to play.
16:37One MEP behind this initiative saying it's a disgrace, that this is a perversion of justice.
16:43And so the message is clear from Strasbourg.
16:46We haven't had a response to that letter yet.
16:48But MEPs here saying that political meddling has no place in football
16:53and that crucially, the rules of the game have to be respected, Maeve.
16:57OK, Mary Gwynn, thank you so much for that live broadcast there.
17:00From Strasbourg, and now as we enter the quarterfinal stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026,
17:05we were curious to hear how people were feeling about this year's standout stars.
17:10So we sent our reporter, Adnan Liel, to the streets of Brussels to find out who their favourites have been
17:15so far.
17:16Clearly for me, Messi, because he's been playing exceptional level.
17:21He's played way better than in 2022.
17:23Alain, he's doing something historical for Norway.
17:27And he also has like a natural ability with a ball.
17:30He's just a beast.
17:31The best performance I think anyone has ever had in this World Cup is Vosinia.
17:35I think Mbappé, that's what at least I heard around, because as Italian I'm not following so much.
17:41Honestly, I think that Hakimi has proven many, many times that he was a great player, and let's go Morocco.
17:47Eliseo Mbappé.
17:48Haaland, for the way that he played, and the way that he scored two goals against Brazil,
17:53also makes me sad, because I also like Brazil.
17:56It's either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé.
17:59So, in the case of our team, Portugal, we'd say Diogo Costa, our goalkeeper, definitely.
18:04And for the other teams, I would say Kylian Mbappé.
18:07Our team is definitely Diogo Costa, also the best-looking one, if we can say that,
18:11not only for Portugal, but from the whole World Cup.
18:15And let us know who you think the best player has been so far.
18:18You can always write to us here at Europe Today at yournews.com.
18:22And of course, there'll be no World Cup final tonight,
18:24but the quarterfinals will get underway tomorrow, with France facing Morocco.
18:30So may the best team win.
18:32But that brings this edition of Europe Today to an end.
18:35So lovely to have you with us, as always.
18:38Have a lovely day.
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