- 6d ago
Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign in La Fleche after court upholds conviction but permits candidacy
Marine Le Pen officially launched her presidential campaign in La Fleche on Wednesday, a day after an appeals court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban on running for office, drawing both cheers and jeers from the crowd.
- Jul 7
Paris court reduces Le Pen's public office ban, opening door to 2027 presidential bid
A Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on holding public office, potentially allowing the far-right leader to contest the 2027 presidential election.
- Jul 7
French court to rule on Marine Le Pen's presidential bid as appeal verdict looms
The Paris Court of Appeal will announce whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027, after her conviction for misusing EU funds. The ruling, expected around 1:30 p.m., could end her political career or clear her path to the Élysée.
- Jul 4
Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid after appeal conviction, as top court warns ruling could land just before the vote
A day after a Paris appeals court convicted her of embezzling public funds, Marine Le Pen declared her 2027 presidential candidacy and hit the campaign trail, while the Court of Cassation said it might rule on her final appeal only weeks before the election.
- Jul 3
ECB's Lagarde refuses to rule out early exit to join French presidential debate
ECB President Christine Lagarde said it was 'possible' she could step down before her term ends in October 2027 to inject a 'European voice' into France's presidential debate, reviving speculation about an early departure.
- Jun 30
EU prosecutors raid multiple countries in probe of €4.3m misuse by Le Pen’s old parliamentary group
Coordinated searches in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium target the former Identity and Democracy group, whose members included Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, as the Paris appeal court prepares a pivotal eligibility ruling on 7 July.
- Jun 30
French Socialists split over primary rules as Mélenchon rallies far-left allies for 2027 presidential bid
The Socialist Party failed to agree on a single candidate selection method, sending two rival proposals to a July 9 member vote, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon consolidates support from the far left and parts of the Greens and Communists.
- Jun 26
Teen beaten to death in Narbonne ambush; five arrested, victim had reported earlier violence
Louis, a 17-year-old placed in a youth welfare facility in Narbonne, was beaten by five young people on 19 June and died four days later. The attack, filmed and shared on social media, has sparked deep emotion across France.
