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Marine Le Pen Launches Presidential Bid Amid Legal Limbo

An appeals court conviction for embezzling EU funds looms over Marine Le Pen, yet the French far-right leader signaled defiance Wednesday by launching her presidential campaign in western France. While the court ordered her to wear an electronic ankle monitor, a final appeal has temporarily suspended the enforcement of that sentence.

Marine Le Pen Launches Presidential Bid Amid Legal Limbo

Le Pen’s latest political push centers on a platform of national sovereignty, underscored by the launch of a dedicated campaign website. Despite the legal cloud, pollsters suggest her core voter base remains unshaken, placing her on a viable path to the election's runoff.

Her political future hinges on upcoming judicial developments, which could force a leadership shift. Should the legal path narrow, her protégé Jordan Bardella stands ready to step into the candidacy. For now, the campaign proceeds under the shadow of a verdict that mandates nightly confinement, a requirement currently stalled by her legal team's final challenge.

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