US Interference in French Judiciary: Pressure on Marine Le Pen and Sanctions Against Judge in Netanjahu Case

Paris - 28.05.2026: In recent months, allegations of possible US influence on the French judiciary have repeatedly come to light. These reports particularly concern the handling of political and international judicial matters and have caused waves both in France and internationally.In January 2026, "Der Spiegel" reported that the US government under President Donald Trump had considered imposing sanctions against French judges who convicted Marine Le Pen in the case involving the misuse of EU funds. US authorities denied these reports as false, while the French government rejected an investigation but ...