Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
Summary
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, announced she will run for president in 2027. She also said she plans to appeal a court ruling that found her guilty of misusing EU funds and requires her to wear an electronic tag.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen leads the National Rally party in France since 2011.
- A Paris appeal court found her guilty of misusing €2.8 million in EU funds in a fake jobs scheme.
- The court ruled she must wear an electronic tag for one year but can still run for president.
- Le Pen said she will appeal this ruling to France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation.
- She confirmed she will be a candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
- Le Pen rejected the idea of quitting even if she has to wear the tag while campaigning.
- She said if elected, she would work with Jordan Bardella, party president, who would serve as prime minister.
- Le Pen aims to start her campaign immediately, focusing on what she calls a "rebirth of France."
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