Appeals court set to rule on whether Marine Le Pen can run in next French presidential election - Europe live

A French appeals court is expected to rule this afternoon on whether Marine Le Pen can run in the country's next presidential election. According to The Guardian, the case centers on her bid to overturn a ban on holding elected office. The timing coincides with a NATO gathering in Ankara, though the day's opening speeches there mark an industry event rather than the leaders' summit itself.

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