French appeals court
Coverage of French appeals court in the Nexus archive.
- No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run
A French appeals court decision reduced Marine Le Pen's 30-month ineligibility to run for public office, allowing her to seek a fourth presidential bid in 2027. The court's ruling followed her conviction for redirecting EU parliamentary staff funds to her party, National Rally.
- Le Pen sentenced to 15-month ban from public office in EU embezzlement case
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her public office ban to 15 months. She was also ordered to wear an electronic tag for a year and stated she would not run for office if the tag was imposed.
- French appeals court clears way for Le Pen to run in 2027 but with an electronic bracelet, which she has said is a no-go
A French appeals court has allowed Le Pen to run in 2027 under the condition of wearing an electronic bracelet, which she has stated is unacceptable to her.
- Moroccan star footballer Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge
A French appeals court confirmed that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, a PSG defender, will stand trial on a rape charge.
- Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
A French appeals court confirmed that Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi will face trial in a rape case. Hakimi denies the allegations, and his lawyer claims the case includes 'exculpatory elements' that would typically lead to dismissal. The plaintiff's lawyer expressed hope the trial would address sexual violence in football.