Event Brief
UPDATED Jul 11, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Jul 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Le Pen sentencing prompts extraordinary turn in election
By The BriefBrief
Marine Le Pen’s decision to run for a fourth time follows her sentencing and reshapes France’s presidential race.
WHO: Marine Le Pen
WHAT: Marine Le Pen decides to run for president for a fourth time after her sentencing
WHEN: Jul 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Her sentencing is the trigger for the election’s extraordinary turn as she chooses to run again.
How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)
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Le Pen extends lead in French election poll after court ruling
· Jul 11, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
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Court clears Marine Le Pen to run for president
· Jul 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
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Marine Le Pen to run for president after court loss
· Jul 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
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French court shortens Le Pen embezzlement ban for run
· Jul 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
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Timeline traces Marine Le Pen’s rise in National Rally
· Jul 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
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Marine Le Pen to run for president after losing appeal
· Jul 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
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Marine Le Pen says she'll run for president despite monitor
· Jul 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
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Marine Le Pen announces bid for French presidency
· Jul 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
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Court clears Le Pen to run in presidential race
· Jul 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
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Le Pen awaits verdict in case affecting run
· Jul 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
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Paris appeals court verdict on Marine Le Pen ban
· Jul 7, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
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Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes hinge on court verdict
· Jul 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
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Paris appeals court rules on Marine Le Pen’s eligibility
· Jul 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
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Marine Le Pen appeal verdict to determine eligibility
· Jul 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
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Marine Le Pen faces appeal ruling on 2027 bid
· Jul 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
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Paris appeals court to rule in Le Pen embezzlement case
· Jul 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
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Le Pen appeals verdict over misuse of EU funds
· Jul 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
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