Marine Le Pen faces court ruling that may affect 2027 presidential bid
Marine Le Pen's political future hinges on a Paris court ruling regarding her electoral ban set for Tuesday. Convicted of embezzling European parliament funds, Le Pen faces a five-year ban from office, which could impact her candidacy in the 2027 presidential election. Polls show she remains a frontrunner, but a ruling against her would be a significant setback.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 05:10 UTC
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