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Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws

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LONDON, July 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) – A court allowed the French far-right leader to compete in the 2027 presidential election, while sentencing her to detention. She could win. Investors should worry about her capacity to tackle the country’s economic problems, and €4 trln debt load, with a populist platform.