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French court to rule on Le Pen’s appeal by summer 2026 — resurrecting presidential hopes

Verdict Expected In Embezzlement Case Of French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen

Were the court to overturn Monday's verdict, Le Pen would be eligible to run for president in 2027. | Tom Nicholson/Getty Images

PARIS — The Paris Court of Appeals said it would hear Marine Le Pen’s case and render a decision by summer 2026.

Were the court to overturn Monday’s verdict, Le Pen would be eligible to run for president in 2027.

This developing story is being updated.

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