Le Pen says she will appeal against conviction and run for French presidency – Europe live

According to The Guardian, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will appeal part of a court ruling handed down today that cast doubt on her ability to run for the presidency. In a television interview, Le Pen insisted she still intends to stand as a candidate, challenging the portion of the judgment that threatens to bar her from the race.

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