Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzling €2.8 million, remains election eligible
Marine Le Pen was convicted of orchestrating a scheme that embezzled €2.8 million in public funds, confirmed by a French court of appeal. Despite her conviction, she maintains eligibility to run for the 2027 presidential election, creating controversy over her legitimacy as a public representative. Le Pen's party, the National Rally, was also fined €2 million.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 04:20 UTC
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