French Court Reduces Ban for Marine Le Pen; Could Run in 2027 Presidential Election
A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her ban from public office, potentially allowing the far-right leader to run in France’s 2027 presidential election. She received a three-year jail sentence with one year served via an electronic ankle tag and is now ineligible for public office for only 15 months out of 45.
Topics: conviction appeal EU funds misuse Marine Le Pen presidential eligibility