France Politics
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, member of parliament for the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, poses prior to an interview on the evening news broadcast of French TV channel TF1, in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, July 7, 2026.
As featured on
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. The decision by the 57-year-old veteran of three presidential races sets up a fourth campaign like no other. She potentially could be seeking votes while subject to electronic monitoring and a judge’s determination of how, and for how long, the punishment is applied. Le Pen said she will appeal Tuesday's ruling to France’s highest court.
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.