Marine Le Pen announces she will run for France’s 2027 presidential election following an appeals court decision upholding her conviction over the misuse of European Parliament funds. Multiple outlets report that the Paris appeals court maintains the guilty finding and orders an electronic-monitoring device after sentencing, a development she had previously suggested would keep her out of the race. The reporting also says the court reduces or shortens the period during which she is barred from holding public office, which allows her to launch her campaign and register for the election despite continuing legal challenges.

Sources agree that Le Pen publicly reacts immediately after the ruling and begins campaigning quickly, framing the move as a step that keeps her in contention while she pursues further appeals. Several outlets note that she still has another legal route available to overturn or challenge the conviction, meaning the final legal outcome may not be settled before the election. Other coverage highlights that her candidacy could face political attacks from opponents and possible criticism within her own party, but the announcement itself is treated as clearing the way for her to compete.