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France's Le Pen: I'm out of the running for the 2027 race, but will fight on

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Posted on March 31, 2025

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France's Le Pen: I'm out of the running for the 2027 race, but will fight on
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PARIS (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that a court's decision to bar her from office for misuse of European funds ruled her out of the 2027 presidential election,

Le Pen Withdraws from 2027 Presidential Race After Ruling

PARIS (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that a court's decision to bar her from office for misuse of European funds ruled her out of the 2027 presidential election, adding she had no confidence in an appeal being heard before the vote.

"Let's be clear, I am eliminated but in reality its millions of French people whose voices have been eliminated," Le Pen told broadcaster TF1 in an interview.

Le Pen added that if she did successfully overturn Monday's ruling in time, she would run for president.

(Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Richard Lough)

Key Takeaways

  • Marine Le Pen barred from 2027 presidential race.
  • Court ruling on misuse of European funds impacts Le Pen.
  • Le Pen expresses doubt about appeal before 2027 election.
  • Millions of French voices affected, according to Le Pen.
  • Potential for Le Pen to run if ruling overturned in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Marine Le Pen's withdrawal from the 2027 presidential race due to a court ruling on misuse of European funds.
Why is Marine Le Pen out of the 2027 race?
Marine Le Pen is out of the 2027 race because a court barred her from office for misuse of European funds.
Can Marine Le Pen still run for president?
Le Pen can run if she successfully overturns the court ruling in time for the election.

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