
Today marks the second day of Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial, a pivotal moment for the French far-right leader, who was convicted last spring of embezzling EU funds, a ruling that currently prevents her from running for president next year. The outcome of this appeal is critical to her political future, as overturning the conviction would clear the way for her to contest the 2027 presidential election. France24 journalist Olivia Bizot tells us more.#Marine #Pen #defence #strategy1768418775