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July 6, 2026
Court to Rule on Marine Le Pen's Eligibility for Presidential Run
- Marine Le Pen is appealing a five-year ban from public office due to embezzlement convictions.
- The Paris Court of Appeal's decision will impact her ability to run in the 2027 presidential election.
- Le Pen's protégé, Jordan Bardella, is gaining popularity and could lead the party if she is barred.
2 Sources
- France awaits decision on whether Le Pen can run for president in judgment that could define country’s futureJul 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM · Independent
- Marine Le Pen's presidential hopes rest on French court verdictJul 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM · Reuters