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

According to The Guardian, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will appeal against 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 indicated she intends to challenge the decision and still pursue a presidential bid. The Guardian reports the development alongside coverage of a NATO-related gathering in Ankara, though full details of the ruling were still emerging.

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