US EditionLe Pen's political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins
Marine Le Pen appeals a conviction involving misuse of over €4 million in EU funds, with a ruling expected before summer 2026 that could determine her eligibility for the 2027 presidential race.
- On Jan 13, Marine Le Pen opened an appeal in Paris contesting her ban from public office that will decide her eligibility for the 2027 presidential election.
- Evidence shows EU parliamentary funds were used to pay National Rally staff from 2004–2016, involving over 4 million euros and a 2 million euro fine for the party.
- Le Pen says she will repeat her defence in the appeal after receiving a four-year prison sentence and €100,000 fine that did not take effect because she appealed, telling reporters `My only line of defence for this appeal trial will be the same as during the first trial: telling the truth`.
- If Le Pen is barred from the 2027 election, Jordan Bardella, RN president, is expected to replace her, with Le Pen saying `Bardella can win instead of me`.
- The hearing, due to end on February 12, has drawn global reactions, with a decision expected before the summer, as polls show 29 percent support for RN ideas.
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Le Pen begins appeal to determine French presidential run
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is beginning a crucial appeal in Paris that will determine whether she can run in next year's presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds.
A Paris appeals court has begun hearing the case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, after a lower court barred her from running for five years on charges of embezzling European Union funds, which could rule out her chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.
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