Marine Le Pen can run for France's next presidential election after an appeals court upheld her conviction but shortened an electoral ban. Despite wearing an ankle bracelet, she leads early polls, though analysts caution against early predictions and highlight internal party challenges.
Marine Le Pen is the early favorite to win France's 2027 presidential election after an appeals court reduced a ban on holding public office, clearing her to run. Polls show her leading the first round and winning potential runoffs against rivals.
Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban from electoral office. She faces a dilemma over an electronic tag sentence but vowed to appeal, positioning herself as a tougher candidate than her protege Jordan Bardella.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for the French presidency next year after an appeals court cleared her path by shortening a ban on seeking public office. Despite being sentenced to wear an electronic monitor for embezzlement, Le Pen plans to appeal, stating the process will suspend the sentence.
Marine Le Pen announced her fourth bid for the French presidency in 2027, ending speculation she might cede to Jordan Bardella. While both figures pose challenges for the EU, some in Brussels saw Bardella as more pragmatic. Le Pen's decision raises concerns about EU consensus and citizens' rights.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally's parliamentary faction, announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. A recent court ruling reduced her sentence, allowing her to campaign without an electronic bracelet.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the French presidency, following an appeals court upholding her graft conviction but reducing her ban from public office. She plans to appeal further, allowing her to campaign without an electronic monitoring device.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the French presidency, following an appeals court ruling that upheld her graft conviction but reduced her ban from public office, allowing her to run with an electronic monitoring device.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election after an appeals court reduced her ban on public office. She faces campaigning under electronic monitoring following a conviction for misusing EU funds.
Marine Le Pen faces a crucial appeal court decision today that will determine her eligibility to run for French president. A conviction could bar her from the 2027 race, potentially paving the way for her lieutenant, Jordan Bardella, to stand in her place.
Marine Le Pen awaits a verdict on her appeal against an embezzlement conviction and a ban from public office. The ruling at 1:30 p.m. will determine if she can run for French president, with party leader Jordan Bardella as a potential 'Plan B'.
Marine Le Pen awaits a Paris appeal court decision on Tuesday regarding an embezzlement conviction that could bar her from running for French president in 2027. The verdict will determine her political future and signal the start of the presidential race.
Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán expressed support for Marine Le Pen in the upcoming French presidential election, citing "personal loyalty" and calling her a "legend." Le Pen is currently barred from running due to a conviction but has an appeal on July 7. Orbán's Fidesz party is affiliated with Le Pen's National Rally in the European Parliament.
A new Odoxa poll indicates Jordan Bardella (National Rally) leading the French presidential race, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon (France Unbowed) surging in support, potentially threatening Édouard Philippe's (conservative) second-round spot.
Former French PM Gabriel Attal, 37, announced his presidential bid, challenging the far-right and joining a crowded centrist field. His campaign aims to strengthen support in rural areas.
Former French President François Hollande, who left office with low approval ratings, is reportedly considering a presidential comeback in 2027. Despite polls showing him with less than 10% support, Hollande hopes to capitalize on divisions within the Socialist Party and a crowded center-right field to emerge as a moderate option.
