Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 French presidential race

Marine Le Pen is cleared to run in the 2027 French presidential election, potentially shifting political dynamics and market perceptions. Although a Paris appeals court upheld her conviction for misusing European Union funds, her candidacy remains possible. However, her participation is tied to a specific condition that she rejects. This development influences party strategies ahead of the race, as the far-right leader's eligibility was previously in doubt following the legal proceedings regarding the EU funds.