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Coverage dated January 12, 2026

Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader’s 2027 presidential bid at stake

Headline from The Columbian

PARIS — France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen returned to court Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging on the outcome of the case.

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  1. The Columbian

    Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader’s 2027 presidential bid at stake (opens The Columbian)

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    PARIS — France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen returned to court Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging on the outcome of the case.

  2. The Boston Globe

    French far-right leader Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her 2027 presidential run (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Le Pen, 57, is seeking to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Marine Le Pen's appeal trial begins in Paris (opens Washington Examiner)

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    National Rally leader Marine Le Pen appeared in a Paris appeals court to begin a trial seeking to overturn her 2025 conviction.

  4. The Guardian

    Marine Le Pen’s appeal against embezzlement conviction begins (opens The Guardian)

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    Trial’s outcome will determine whether leader of far-right National Rally can run for French presidency in 2027

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