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Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, is appealing a court verdict that found her guilty of misusing European Union funds. The appeal will determine whether she can run in the next presidential election, as the conviction included a potential ban from holding office. Le Pen has denied wrongdoing related to the EU funding allegations.
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