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Marine Le Pen Loses Bid for 2027 Presidential Run Due to Embezzlement Conviction

Marine Le Pen Loses Bid for 2027 Presidential Run Due to Embezzlement Conviction

Paris, Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Marine Le Pen has been banned from seeking public office for five years after a court found her guilty of embezzling EU funds. This ruling significantly impacts her political future, including the 2027 presidential election.