Le Pen Runs for President Despite Conviction

Marine Le Pen remains a candidate for the 2027 French presidential election despite her conviction in an EU embezzlement case. She has appealed the ruling to the Court of Cassation, which could decide on her appeal by early April 2027 at the latest. National Rally supporters back her candidacy but worry the legal proceedings could disrupt the campaign. A legal principle on preserving voter freedom played a key role in allowing her to stay in the race.