Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction?
A look at the the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron
Marine Le Pen has said she will be a candidate in France’s presidential race next year, after a court ruling on her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of public funds allowed her to run.
However, the path ahead is far from straightforward.
Source: Theguardian.com
Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/what-court-ruling-mean-marine-le-pen-presidential-chances