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Jul 5, 2026

Paris appeals court to rule on Marine Le Pen's eligibility for 2027 French presidential election

A Paris appeals court is set to deliver a verdict on Tuesday in Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case, determining whether the far-right National Rally leader can run in France's 2027 presidential election. Le Pen is appealing her 2025 conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds, with Jordan Bardella positioned to become the party's candidate if she is barred.

Jul 5, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪Magistrates may feel uncomfortable barring Marine Le Pen due to intense pressure from radical right-wing factions campaigning against the alleged politicization of the justice system
  • ▪The March 2025 conviction resulted in Marine Le Pen being sentenced to prison time, suspended pending appeal, and a five-year ban on holding public office
  • ▪If Marine Le Pen's appeal fails, Jordan Bardella will become the National Rally's candidate for the 2027 French presidential election

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