Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after court decision to shorten ban

France’s far-right leader plans to take part in 2027 vote after court of appeal upholds her conviction for embezzlement The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign on Wednesday, after a decision by a court of appeal shortened her ban on running for office, allowing her to take part in the 2027 vote. Le Pen said voters would decide her future. Continue reading...