Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
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"I am running for president."
— Marine Le Pen , Politician
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Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise.
Jordan Bardella is the leader of the far-right National Rally and is a potential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Kate Winslet is an acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as Titanic.
Marine Le Pen is the leader of the National Rally party.
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Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
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