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Le Pen's political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins
Marine Le Pen appeals a 5-year ban for misuse of over €4 million in EU funds, aiming to secure her bid for the 2027 French presidency amid rising National Rally support.
- Marine Le Pen is appealing an embezzlement conviction, which includes a five-year ban from holding office and a 100,000-euro fine, impacting her 2027 presidential ambitions.
- The court found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds, which involved employing party staff unlawfully from 2004 to 2016.
- Le Pen and 11 others are involved in the five-week appeal trial, with the verdict expected by summer 2026.
- If convicted again, Le Pen could face up to ten years in prison and another million-euro fine, potentially derailing her political future.
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Is Marine Le Pen on the ballot paper in the upcoming presidential election? This should also depend on a trial that is now starting in Paris.
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Le Pen's appeal procedure starts in Paris. The candidacy of the right-wing national is at stake – an overview.
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Le Pen’s Path to Run for President Hinges on Her Criminal Appeal
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces an appeal of her embezzlement conviction in a case that will determine whether one of the country’s most popular politicians will be able to run in next year’s presidential election.
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Leaning Left27Leaning Right18Center27Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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