Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after court decision to shorten ban
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched her 2027 presidential campaign after a court of appeal shortened her ban from public office. While her conviction for embezzlement was upheld, she plans to appeal to the Court of Cassation to stay her sentence and continue campaigning.
Le Pen is cheered by supporters as she arrives with National Rally president Jordan Bardella for a campaign gathering in La Flèche./Getty Images Le Pen is cheered by supporters as she arrives with National Rally president Jordan Bardella for a campaign gathering in La Flèche./Getty Images Marine Le Pen Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after court decision to shorten ban Far-right leader plans to take part in 2027 vote despite court of appeal upholding her conviction for embezzlement
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