Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen is awaiting a Paris court's appeal decision regarding a ban from standing in the 2027 presidential election. The ban originates from a March 2025 conviction for misusing over €4 million in European Parliament funds, which were allegedly used to pay her party's employees instead of parliamentary assistants. Le Pen was initially sentenced to a five-year ban from elected office, a four-year prison term (partially suspended and to be served in home detention), and a €100,000 fine, with her party also receiving a €2 million fine. She has consistently denied the charges, claiming the case is a political witch-hunt and arguing that the funds were used legitimately. The appeal court's ruling could either uphold the ban, effectively ruling her out of the 2027 race and potentially paving the way for Jordan Bardella, or soften the sentence, which might allow her to pursue a fourth presidential bid. In fullWhy Marine Le Pen is fighting in court to save her French presidential hopesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Paris' appeals court is set to rule Tuesday on Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political fate will be decided on Tuesday when a Paris appeals court rules on whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential elections, a…

Paris' appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential contenders can run…

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen faces a key ruling next week that will determine if she can run in the 2027 presidential elections, in what is seen as her best chance at…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarine Le Pen faces a critical court ruling…

PARIS: After months of uncertainty, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will learn on Tuesday from a Paris appeal court whether an electoral ban for illicit party financing…

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen arrived in court Tuesday for a key verdict that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its…

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political future is on the line as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility for the next presidential election.

PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ’s political future is on the line Tuesday as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the

The Paris court of appeal is to rule Tuesday afternoon in far right leader Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, in a decision that could determine whether she can run for president…

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a key ruling Tuesday with a Paris appeals court ruling on an EU parliament funds misuse case, which will determine if she can run in…

The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.

Marine Le Pen faces a court decision on her appeal regarding EU fund misuse charges. A Paris court previously banned her from elected office for five years. This ruling could…

Paris court to rule on Le Pen’s attempt to overturn ban on holding elected office

Under the appeals verdict, the far-right leader may be able to run for president in 2027, though she would have to wear an ankle monitor. She has previously said she would not…

The French far-right leader is awaiting an appeal decision over a ban against her standing in the 2027 election

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The French far-right leader is awaiting an appeal decision over a ban against her standing in the 2027 election

A French appeals court has upheld a conviction on far-right leader Marine Le Pen for misusing EU funds but shortened a ban on her running for elected office, opening the door for…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA French court has shortened Marine Le Pen's…