Marine Le Pen Awaits Verdict That Could Bar Her from 2027 Presidential Race

Possible electoral ban on Marine Le Pen has France on edge - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

PARIS — Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, has tried and failed three times to become president. Now, even as her popularity rises, she may be barred from taking part in an election to lead France if she is found guilty of embezzlement Monday.

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Marine Le Pen banned from running for French president after embezzling EU funds

Le Pen handed immediate five-year ban from political office, excluding her from running in the French presidential elections in 2027

In the case against Marine Le Pen for possible sham employment of EU employees, the verdict has been reached: the French right-wing populist is guilty.

Marine Le Pen, the leader of the right-wing nationalist National Rally, has been convicted of fraud with EU funds, the court announced, according to Bloomberg.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a decisive day for her political career on Monday: a court will decide whether she is guilty of embezzlement in a trial that could...