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Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
BBC World Sunday 05 July 2026, 23:31 UTC 1 min read
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The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
Marine Le Pen (ORG) France (LOCATION) National Rally (ORG)
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