French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial set to January ahead of presidential race

The appeal trial is set to last five weeks, with the verdict expected before next summer, ahead of the high-stakes presidential election in 2027. A Paris court has set dates for far-right leader Marine Le Pen's appeal trial, in a case that will determine whether the far-right leader can run for president in 2027 after being barred from office for embezzling EU funds. The Paris court announced the hearings will run from 13 January to 12 February 2026. Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN, formerly Front National or FN), is currently barred from holding office after being handed...