The possible outcomes of Marine Le Pen's trial

On Tuesday, the Paris Court of Appeals will deliver its decision in the embezzlement case that could prevent the French far right's leader from running for president.

In pictures: Marine Le Pen’s political rise and frustrated presidential ambitions

French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen could see her 40-year political career come to an end on Tuesday if French courts rule that she is guilty of embezzling public funds and ineligible to stand for the presidency in 2027. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how she rose to prominence in France and brought her National Rally party into mainstream politics.

By Romain BRUNET

France awaits decision on whether Le Pen can run for president in judgment that could define country’s future

The far-right politician received a five-year office ban and four-year prison sentence in March 2025

By James C. Reynolds

This 600-year-old French house seems to defy gravity; the real reason lies in a medieval tax rule

By TOI LIFESTYLE DESK

Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions hinge on appeal court ruling

The Paris court of appeal is to rule Tuesday afternoon in far right leader Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, in a decision that could determine whether she can run for president for a fourth time, or if she will step aside. Several scenarios are possible, and her political opponents are preparing for all possibilities.

By RFI