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France Awaits Verdict on Marine Le Pen's Presidential Election Eligibility
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- France awaits a court verdict on whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election.
- A ruling of ineligibility could see her younger colleague Jordan Bardella become the candidate, though Le Pen's lawyers are pushing for acquittal or a reduced sentence.
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France awaits a court verdict on whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election. A ruling of ineligibility could see her younger colleague Jordan Bardella become the candidate, though Le Pen's lawyers are pushing for acquittal or a reduced sentence.
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