France's far-right leader Le Pen hits campaign trail after conviction in EU embezzlement case
Summary
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right party, began her fourth presidential campaign after an appeals court confirmed her conviction for embezzling European Union funds but allowed her to run. She plans to appeal the conviction to the highest court while campaigning in the 2027 election.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 presidential campaign in La Flèche, France.
- An appeals court upheld her conviction for misusing millions of euros in EU public funds.
- The court allowed her to run for president despite the conviction.
- She was ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor for one year but avoided this while appealing to the Court of Cassation (France’s highest court).
- Some people at her campaign event shouted demands for her to return the money and go to jail.
- Le Pen denied wrongdoing and said she is innocent.
- Her party, Rassemblement National, is anti-immigration and views this election as a strong chance to gain power.
- Jordan Bardella, her party’s president, supports her campaign and could become prime minister if she wins.
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