Marine Le Pen
Marine Le Pen is the leader of the National Rally party.
Notable Quotes
"A candidate needs total freedom of movement."View Story →
"I am not afraid of the decision, but believes it is 'not possible' to run for president if the judges decide she must wear a tag."View Story →
"I can't rely on a judge to allow me to hold a campaign rally or go to a market."View Story →
"I can't campaign with a tag, I want to pursue all legal avenues to defend my innocence in this case."View Story →
"The campaign begins tonight."View Story →
"No, there isn't. I am here tonight to tell you I am a candidate for the 2027 election."View Story →
"We have a solid partnership, we complement each other... We have offered the French a duo... that I believe is complementary, balanced, coherent, solid."View Story →
"I am running for president."View Story →
""Our personal ambitions are absolutely irrelevant.""View Story →
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July 8, 2026Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency
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July 7, 2026Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.
July 7, 2026Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.
July 7, 2026French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag - Reuters
French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag Reuters
July 7, 2026Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
July 5, 2026Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
July 4, 2026Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
June 24, 2026Trump's US is not an ally of France, says French presidential hopeful - Reuters
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February 24, 2026Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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