Marine Le Pen, the voice of France’s growing right-wing movement, is appealing her conviction in hopes of overturning the restriction on her ability to run for president of France.
Le Pen, the front-runner to replace French President Emmanuel Macron in 2027, was found guilty of embezzlement by a Paris court on Monday. She was restricted from running for political office for five years, which will prevent her from standing in the upcoming elections.
The Paris Court of Appeal announced Tuesday that three appeals were filed, although it did not make clear who filed them. It also said it intends to offer its decision by summer 2026, providing the National Rally party with a glimmer of hope that the ruling could be overturned in time.
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