Far-right leader Le Pen starts campaign, faces mixed reactions in France
Summary
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, started her presidential campaign despite a court confirming her conviction for misusing European Union funds. She aims to become France’s first far-right president and plans to appeal the verdict that includes wearing an electronic ankle tag during the campaign.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in La Flèche, western France.
- A French appeals court confirmed her conviction for embezzling EU funds to pay party staff.
- The court ordered her to wear an electronic ankle tag for one year, restricting her movements, but this order is on hold due to her appeal to France’s highest court.
- The highest court could rule on her appeal by early April 2027, after the presidential election rounds in April and May 2027.
- If elected president, Le Pen would not have to follow the court verdict during her term.
- Le Pen is leading in opinion polls for the 2027 presidential election.
- Her campaign slogan is “For France, Revival,” focusing on sovereignty, justice, security, and education.
- Jordan Bardella, her 30-year-old protege, was expected to run but will support Le Pen if she runs, and he may become her prime minister.
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