French Police Denied Entry to Elysée Palace in Corruption Probe

French police attempted to raid the Elysée Palace regarding a corruption scandal involving the Panthéon but were denied entry by staff invoking President Macron's immunity. This standoff suggests deep institutional resistance to accountability within the French government and raises questions about the rule of law in Europe. The situation mirrors broader concerns about unchecked power and the erosion of democratic norms in Western nations.