Trials, Files & Presidential Appetites

In Episode 7 of So French!, we return to the courtroom, where far-right leader Marine Le Pen is battling to preserve her political future. Prosecutors want her conviction in the European Parliament fake jobs scandal upheld, including a five-year ban from office. Yet they stopped short of demanding immediate enforcement, leaving a narrow legal path that could still see her on the 2027 presidential ballot. We break down the legal stakes and the political fallout, including what this means for rising star Jordan Bardella.We then turn to the French dimension of the newly released Epstein files. Focus has shifted to former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter, Caroline, whose names appear frequently in the documents. Both deny any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. We examine their connections, the public reaction in France, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding elite networks and influence.And finally, a lighter but revealing detour inside the Élysée Palace kitchen. Former presidential chef Guillaume Gomez shares what France’s presidents really like to eat, offering a culinary glimpse into power at the top.Produced and Hosted by Sara Bertilsson & Stefan de Vries