France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'

The French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen, convicted of embezzlement of EU funds, wants to challenge the verdict with all legal means in order to be able to run for the presidential election in 2027.

Marine Le Pen could still run in NEXT election despite five-year ban as courts speed up appeal

Marine Le Pen could still run in NEXT election despite five-year ban as courts speed up appeal - Marine Le Pen could still run in France's 2027 presidential election despite being handed a five-year ban from public office

Marine Le Pen wants to make full use of all legal remedies to run for president in the 2027 election. Rassenmblement National argues that the demo is intended to defend the rule of law.

France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal avenues to stand in 2027 elections despite a ban on her running and hailed the promise of a speedy appeal of…

French Court of Appeal to Decide on Le Pen Election Ban Case by 2026

National Rally leader Marine Le Pen's prospect of continuing her bid to become the next president of France in 2027 have been given a boost.

A French appeals court said on Tuesday it would review Marine Le Pen's case in time to allow the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election if her conviction is overturned.