Le Pen Appeals Ruling That Could Bar Her From 2027 Race
The case returns to court after a conviction triggered a political storm and cast doubt over the future of France’s most prominent challenger to the establishment.
The case returns to court after a conviction triggered a political storm and cast doubt over the future of France’s most prominent challenger to the establishment.
Le Pen told reporters ahead of the proceedings that “my sole line of defence for this appeal trial will be the same as during the first instance trial: to tell the truth.”
The case will be reset from scratch, and will be judged by new magistrates. I hope to be better heard, and to convince them of my innocence.
The political leader also noted that this case will not stop her from campaigning—that “I will continue to be out in the field, supporting our candidates in the municipal elections.”
Malgré le procès en appel, et un agenda très chargé en raison du budget à l'Assemblée nationale, je continuerai d'être sur le terrain, au soutien de nos candidats aux municipales.
Indeed, Le Pen believes that with RN President Jordan Bardella at the helm, “and all of our elected officials, our executives, and our activists, we are ready to carry our movement to victory.”
The hearing is due to end on February 12th.
Officials from the European Parliament have, of course, expressed their hope that Le Pen’s conviction is upheld.
Michael Curzon is a news writer for europeanconservative.com based in England’s Midlands. He is also Editor of Bournbrook Magazine, which he founded in 2019, and previously wrote for London’s Express Online. His Twitter handle is @MichaelCurzon_.
