Marine Le Pen has fired back at the French legal establishment, confirming that she will run for the presidency in 2027 despite a recent court ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Union funds.
In a defiant primetime interview, the National Rally leader declared, 'The campaign begins tonight,' signaling her intent to bypass the political noise and take her case directly to the voters.
While a Paris appeal court recently upheld a guilty verdict regarding the misuse of €2.8 million in EU funds—a scheme she maintains was not an organized effort—the court ruled she remains eligible to stand for office. Le Pen is now taking the fight to France’s highest civil court, the Court of Cassation.
This legal maneuver effectively suspends the court's order for her to wear an electronic tag, allowing her to campaign unimpeded while the judicial process plays out. Critics within the political establishment have predictably clutched their pearls over the decision, attempting to weaponize the conviction to undermine her candidacy.
However, Le Pen remains steadfast, emphasizing that the ultimate judgment belongs to the French people. She has proposed a unified front with party president Jordan Bardella, framing their partnership as a necessary duo to restore French sovereignty.
By refusing to bow to the legal pressure, Le Pen has set the stage for a high-stakes battle to reclaim the nation’s future.
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