Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential campaign after court lifts ban
Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign for the 2027 election on Wednesday after a court shortened her ban on running. Despite her conviction for embezzlement, Le Pen asserts her innocence and plans to appeal to France’s highest court. Political opponents question her legitimacy, calling her candidacy a risk amid ongoing legal challenges.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 12:57 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 13:30 UTC
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