The leader Ultra –richist, sentenced on Monday for embezzlement and disabled appropriation to present himself to the 2027 presidential elections, accused the political class of trying to launch his candidacy for the presidency.
The hopes of Marine Le Pen Becoming the next president of France can still be possible after the Court of Appeal of Paris he said that will issue a decision Of his case for him Summer of 2026.
If the deadline is satisfied, this would mean that the second process would take place at the beginning of 2026. And if the final decision is issued several months before the presidential elections of 2027It would give enough to the ultra -leader of the party of the National Group to be appeared in the race in the event of acquitted by any crime.
Possible scenarios for a presidential candidacy of Le Pen
A decision that could completely change The situation of the extreme right party And this does not immediately force the Pen to consider a candidate substitute In the presidential elections, like his protected Jordan Bardella.
However, Marine Le Pen it must be acquitted or receive a sentence that does not include the disqualification for this In the elections with immediate effect so that you can continue to campaign.
Without the suspension of the penalty penalty of the five years, Marine Le Pen will have to consider the idea of giving your position to another person. “It is a prudent solution chosen by the Court of Appeal, which Attenuates the criticisms for the immediate effects of the sentence“Said Robin Binsard, criminal lawyer.
“There is, of course, Another scenario: AND Presidential excuse. But it is important to remember that the president can only grant forgiveness for a condemnation that is firm and definitive. This right of grace It can only be exercised if Marine Le Pen has exhausted all resources routes“The lawyer told” Euronews “.
In the meantime, Marine Le Pen Keep his deputy place In the lower part. He is forbidden to present himself to the future elections before the summer of 2026, such as the municipal of next spring or the possible legislative of 2025 in the event of a new dissolution of Parliament.
This surprising decision comes after Monday was sentenced Of Malversation of the European Parliament And it was forbidden to appear in the elections for five years with immediate effect. A total of 24 people were involved in case, in addition to the same ultra -dreighist party.
