No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run

Did a court decision just alter the outcome of a French presidential election that's less than 300 days away? Marine Le Pen's conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party initially left her facing 30 months of ineligibility to run for public office. But that ban has now been halved, making it possible for her to launch a fourth bid for the presidency.