Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
French nationalist leader Marine Le Pen has announced her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. She is simultaneously appealing an embezzlement conviction that mandates she wear an electronic tag, which will remain suspended pending the court's decision.
Why it matters
Le Pen's candidacy is a major development in French politics, signaling the continued influence of the National Rally despite significant legal challenges.
Figure caption, Interviewed on Tuesday evening, Le Pen announced she would run for president
The article reports on the legal and political facts of the announcement without using loaded language or taking a stance on the legitimacy of the conviction.
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