Marine Le Pen Is Appealing a Decision to Bar Her From Off...
Ms. Le Pen, whose far-right party leads polls in France, was convicted last year of embezzlement.
Whatβs Happening
So get this: Le Pen, whose far-right party leads polls in France, was convicted last year of embezzlement.
The outcome of her appeal, which kicked off on Tuesday, will determine if she can run for president next year. (it feels like chaos)
Why This Matters
World leaders are expected to respond to this situation soon.
Global events like this tend to have ripple effects worldwide.
The Bottom Line
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