Le Pen’s comeback tests the far-right’s bid to win the French presidency
TL;DR
Marine Le Pen will run as the National Rally’s candidate in next year’s presidential election after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her five-year ban on running and imposed a year of house arrest; she will team with Jordan Bardella as a presidential candidate–prime minister duo, signaling a bid to broaden the party’s appeal while grappling with internal tensions and ongoing legal jeopardy that could affect voter support.
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- Le Pen comeback revives French far right’s biggest fear: Can she actually win? politico.eu
- Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban The New York Times
- France’s Le Pen to Run for President Despite Conviction WSJ
- Le Pen Says She’ll Run in France’s 2027 Presidential Race Bloomberg.com
- French court clears way for Marine Le Pen to run for president but orders her to wear electronic tag BBC
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