Published Jul 08, 2026, 02:45 AMUpdated Jul 08, 2026, 02:46 AMPARIS - France’s far-right chief Marine Le Pen said on July 7 she would run for president in 2027 after an embezzlement conviction was confirmed on appeal, a ruling she said she would challenge before the country’s highest court.“Tonight, I am a candidate in the presidential election,” Le Pen told TF1 television, ending uncertainty over whether she would run for the top job for the fourth time in elections viewed as her party’s best ever chance to win the presidency. AFPMore on this topicSee more onDownload the appGet unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroomMDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved