Marine Le Pen Officially in the Race for French Presidency in 2027
By Leddjy Frederic · Port-au-Prince · · 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run in the 2027 French presidential election, despite an ongoing judicial conviction. This decision comes as the National Rally (RN) candidate challenges a sentence that initially deprived her of her civic rights for a period of five years.
Marine Le Pen denounces a political maneuver aimed at preventing her from accessing the Elysée Palace. According to her, the judicial system is being instrumentalized by her opponents to block her path.
While awaiting the final verdict, the debate surrounding her candidacy is likely to fuel political discussions in France.
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