Marine Le Pen is running for the French presidency

Le Pen Could Get Top Court Ruling Before 2027 Presidential Vote

French far-right leader was greeted by cheers and boos on Wednesday as she launched her presidential campaign in western France, a day after an appeals court enabled her to run despite confirming her conviction for embezzling EU funds.

Surrounded by crowds and journalists in the western town of La Fleche, that was won by her National Rally (RN) party in municipal elections, Le Pen brushed aside criticism of her candidacy.

The mood was mixed on Wednesday as she shook hands in the street market of the small town of La Fleche in the Loire Valley.