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Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after ban reduced

Far-right leader plans to take part in 2027 race despite appeal court upholding her conviction for embezzlement

The Guardian - UK

France's far-right leader Le Pen hits campaign trail after conviction in EU embezzlement case

France's far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen launched her fourth presidential campaign in the small town of La Flèche in the country's Loire Valley Wednesday after an appeals court cleared her to run for office – despite upholding her conviction for misusing millions of euros in public funds.

France 24

Le Pen to run for French presidency despite conviction – her protege Jordan Bardella would make a better candidate

Marine Le Pen has confirmed she intends to run in next year’s presidential election in France, despite her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of EU funds being rejected.

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With Marine Le Pen’s sentence the judiciary is giving French citizens the final say on her political future

IN BRIEFClick here for the key takeaways Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for president for the fourth time in 2027. The Paris Appeals Court upheld the far right figurehead over misusing EU funds, but shortened her sentence and reduced her ban on holding public office. While France’s…

The Conversation

'Political animal' Marine Le Pen 'remains in control' after 'lenient ruling'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 8: French and international newspapers react to Marine Le Pen's conviction and her decision to press ahead with her presidential bid. Also, Turkey deports a Russian anti-war activist back to Russia, raising fresh questions about the safety of anti-war Russians abroad. Finally, is there a…

France 24

Newsletter: Something is rotten in the state of Turkey

In today's newsletter: US President Donald Trump revives his annexationist rhetoric of the arctic island of Greenland, ambassadors in Brussels bristle over what to do about Serbia, and a letter about FIFA is making waves in the European Parliament.

Euronews

Marine Le Pen Can Run for French President—But May Have to Campaign Wearing an Ankle Tag

Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election after an appeals court upheld her conviction but restored her eligibility, creating a unique scenario of campaigning under electronic monitoring.

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Europe Today: Le Pen to run for French president as Trump revives Greenland row

Marine Le Pen has announced she will be the far-right National Rally’s French presidential candidate after an appeals court yesterday cleared the way for her to run next year. In Turkey, NATO leaders meet for their second day of talks after Trump has reignited confrontation over Greenland.

Euronews

Marine Le Pen speaks out on her French presidency hopes after appeals court ruling

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The Independent UK

Marine Le Pen vows to run in France’s 2027 presidential election despite fraud conviction

The leader of the National Rally announced on French TV that she would remain a candidate for the 2027 presidential election despite a court finding her guilty of embezzling EU funds.

Euronews

No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run

Did a court decision just alter the outcome of a French presidential election that's less than 300 days away? Marine Le Pen's conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party initially left her facing 30 months of ineligibility to run for public office. But that…

France 24

What to know about the electronic monitor Marine Le Pen must wear

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or another designated location,…

France 24

What to know about the electronic monitor a French court says Marine Le Pen must wear

A Paris appeals court has declared Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but softened her ban on holding elected office

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump renews Greenland takeover bid and Monaco suspect ‘shot dead’

Trump renews Greenland takeover bid at Nato summit and tears into European allies Monaco bombing suspect ‘shot dead in Ukraine’ as two people are arrested Marine Le Pen could now run in France’s 2027 presidential election Three oil tankers hit in latest attacks in Strait of Hormuz Jewelry worth millions…

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The Guardian - UK

Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction?

A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron

Bangkok Post

Court leaves opening for Le Pen to seek French presidency

PARIS - A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election.

The Times of India

France's Marine Le Pen sentenced to house arrest, 2027 presidential bid remains uncertain

Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a ban from public office after a court ruling. This sentence could impact her presidential election bid scheduled for April and May 2027. The case involves allegations of misusing European Parliament funds for fake jobs between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies the…

Radio France Internationale

Le Pen confirms presidential bid after Paris appeals court upholds conviction

The leader of France's far-right National Rally, Marine Le Pen, said on Tuesday she would run for president next year after an embezzlement conviction was confirmed on appeal, a ruling she said she would challenge before the country's highest court.

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The Independent UK

Jordan Bardella: Le Pen’s 30-year-old protege hoping to become France’s next president

Bardella is frontrunner to become the next president if Le Pen does not run

The Economic Times

French court opens door to possible Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag

A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds. The ruling allows her to run for office while serving a jail term. She faces a three-year sentence, with one year under an electronic ankle tag. This sentence may make a presidential campaign logistically difficult for Le…

The Guardian - UK

Marine Le Pen to run for presidency and appeal against conviction in France’s highest court

French far-right leader announces decision after court orders her to wear ankle tag over embezzlement

France 24

France's Le Pen cleared to run for president in 2027 but with ankle bracelet

Marine Le Pen's path to the French presidency was thrown back into uncertainty on Tuesday after an appeals court cleared the far-right leader to run in next year's presidential election but ordered her to serve a one-year sentence with an ankle bracelet, raising questions over whether she could effectively campaign.

The Independent UK

French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027 but under a condition she rejects

A Paris appeals court has cleared the way for far-right leader Marine Le Pen to possibly run for the French presidency next year

The Independent UK

Can Marine Le Pen now run in France’s 2027 presidential election?

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Euronews

Le Pen to run for president after French court upholds fraud conviction

During the appeal trial, Le Pen denied that the National Rally had a system to embezzle European Parliament funds and said the party acted in "good faith."

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