Skip to content
LIVE · DISPATCH 26·189
EUROPAEXPRESS
Developing Update · Europe — Politics: live coverage

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 8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET Updated 8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET

AI disclosure: Summarised from a single named source by an AI model with editorial rules; links to the original report.

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.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

Source ledger

  • This brief is based on reporting by The Local.
    supports: The Local Europe