West Bank: The appeals of the corruption conviction of right-wing French politician Marine Le Pen, a presumed leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, are expected to be ruled on next year.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Paris Court of Appeals announced that three separate appeals were filed following Monday’s ruling, which convicted Le Pen of embezzling EU funds. The court indicated it would review the appeals and could issue a decision by the summer of 2026.
France is scheduled to hold its next presidential election in 2027. Under the recent verdict, the 56-year-old politician was banned from running for public office for five years. Le Pen also received a four-year prison sentence, including two years with an electronic tag and the remainder suspended. Additionally, she was fined £100,000 ($108,200).