Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrives at National Rally president Jordan Bardella’s New Year address to the press in Paris, France (Christophe Ena/AP)

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen returned to court to appeal an embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging on the outcome of the case.

Ms Le Pen, 57, is seeking to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds.