Le Pen's Election Ban: The Truth Behind the Headlines

Misleading claims circulate online suggesting French far-right leader Marine Le Pens appeal against a conviction has been rejected, barring her from the 2027 presidential election. However, the situation is more complex. Le Pen was sentenced to a five-year ban from public office and a one hundred thousand euro fine for embezzling European parliamentary funds. She launched two legal challenges, one against electoral rules, which was rejected, and another against her criminal conviction, scheduled for January to February next year. The EU is not involved in her ban, and despite legal challenges, Le Pen and her party remain popular in France.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.