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France: Le Pen vows to run despite upheld graft conviction

7 Jul 2026, 18:48 GMT
France: Le Pen vows to run despite upheld graft conviction

After a court appeal rendered her eligible in theory to run while wearing an ankle tag, the far-right leader says she intends to stand next year. She repeated her plan to appeal again, saying the tag may not be needed.