Marine Le Pen Appeals Election Ban Amidst French Presidential Race Dynamics

Marine Le Pen is appealing a court decision that could ban her from running in France's 2027 presidential election due to a conviction for misusing EU funds. This appeal comes as President Macron is ineligible for re-election and Le Pen's National Rally party gains support. Should the ban be upheld, Le Pen has indicated Jordan Bardella as a potential successor, who polls suggest could be a strong presidential contender.