Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has confirmed her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election despite a recent embezzlement conviction. She plans to appeal the ruling, which includes a requirement to wear an electronic tag, to France's highest court.
Why it matters
Le Pen's decision to run despite legal challenges sets the stage for a contentious French election and tests the limits of political eligibility under French law.
By Laura Gozzi and Paul Kirby , Europe digital editor Published 2 minutes ago French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has said she will run for the presidency in 2027, and appeal to the country's highest court against an embezzlement conviction that requires her to wear an electronic tag for a year.
The article reports on the candidate's statements and the court ruling without editorializing on the political implications.
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