By Juliette Jabkhiro and Elizabeth Pineau, Reuters
Photo: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP
Le Pen was barred from running for office for five years
Far-right leader and her party denied misusing EU funds
Appeal to begin on Tuesday, outcome expected before summer
Le Pen cannot run in 2027 presidential GοΏ½οΏ½election unless ruling overturned
Protege Jordan Bardella will be candidate if Le Pen's appeal fails.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris this week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds.
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