The French Far Right's Moment of Truth: What's at Stake in Marine Le Pen's Appeal Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, has been gaining momentum ahead of next year's presidential election.
However, her prospects may be derailed this Tuesday when a Paris appeal court delivers its verdict on whether she can stand as a candidate due to a conviction for embezzlement.
The conviction, handed down last March, bars Le Pen from holding public office for five years.