Marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with presidential race at stake

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Angelique Chrisafis in ParisFebruary 11, 2026 at 05:41 PM

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Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in Paris has concluded, determining her eligibility for the 2027 French presidential election. Le Pen is appealing a previous conviction for misusing European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016, where she was accused of organizing a fake jobs scheme. Prosecutors are seeking to uphold a five-year ban from holding public office, which would prevent her from running for president. Le Pen denies wrongdoing, claiming job contracts were transparent and that she never deliberately broke any rules. The court's verdict, due on July 7th, will decide whether she can make a fourth presidential bid or if her protege, Jordan Bardella, will take her place.

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Strasbourg 40% Brussels 40% Jordan Bardella 50% Paris 60% Sandra Chirac Kollarik 60% France ×270% National Rally (RN) 70% European Parliament ×580% Marine Le Pen ×10100%

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