Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally, received a verdict in her appeal of a conviction on charges of misusing party funds. Le Pen was originally sentenced in September 2024 to a fine and a 10-year ban from holding public office. The appeal verdict determines whether she can run as a candidate in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen's National Rally currently leads in French opinion polls.

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