Marine LE PEN awaits verdict and fights for 2027 elections

Marine Le Pen announced on May 13, 2026, that she will stay a candidate in France's 2027 presidential election if an appeals court rules against her with a suspended sentence. The National Unity leader stresses that she will only retreat if the justice strategy prevents her from campaigning for the election. The case could turn out to be 1 of the most crucial political events of the coming months in France, as the court's decision will have a direct impact on the balance of power ahead of the presidential elections.