5 years ineligibility means she can’t run for president in 2027 or for another MP seat. It means others will take over and gain visibility over her.

And 2 years in prison is going to cook her career prospects too.

Funnily enough, when the law was introduced a few years ago, her party wanted the penalty to be lifelong ineligibility. They are probably happy it’s 5 years, now.

French courts are independent. She will appeal, and another court will condemn her and her friends in appeal.

The evidence is multitudinous and straightforward.

Countries that have special rules for powerful people are the fascist ones.

Have you never worked in an organization?

You can have as many preparation meetings as you want and still be on your ass when the day of judgement comes.