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Overview: Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction?

A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron Marine Le Pen has said she will be a candidate in France’s presidential race next year, after a court ruling on her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of public funds allowed her to run. However, the path ahead is far from straightforward. Continue reading...

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A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron Marine Le Pen has said she will be a candidate in France’s presidential race next year, after a court ruling on her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of public funds allowed her to run. However, the path ahead is far from straightforward. Continue reading...

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