French President Macron defends court ruling to ban Marine Le Pen from next presidential election, denies judicial bias, controversy surrounds decision and potential impact on upcoming elections.
Key Points
Macron denies bias in court ruling
Le Pen's ban potentially benefits Macron and his allies
Controversy over judicial impartiality and selective enforcement of rules
Pros
Macron asserts independence of French judiciary system
Equality before the law emphasized by Macron
Cons
Accusations of bias in court ruling against Le Pen
Criticism from various political spectrums on judicial interference