Marine Le Pen begins presidential campaign following conviction
Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign just one day after announcing her candidacy, despite having recently received a conviction for embezzlement.
By Europa Express8 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CETUpdated 8 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Marine Le Pen begins presidential campaign following conviction
Strategic Context: Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign just one day after announcing her candidacy, despite having recently received a conviction for embezzlement.
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According to The Local, Marine Le Pen hit the campaign trail on Wednesday. This move follows her official announcement that she intends to run for the French presidency. The candidate, described as the far-right supremo, is proceeding with her bid despite a recent embezzlement conviction.
During her campaign activities, Le Pen commented that one has to take risks. The Local reported that the start of her campaign follows immediately after the announcement was made public on Tuesday.