French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027, with ankle bracelet
Summary
A French appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her ban on holding elected office, potentially allowing her to run in the 2027 French presidential election. She was sentenced to three years in jail, with two years suspended and one year to be served at home with an electronic ankle bracelet, a condition she has said may stop her from campaigning.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016.
- The appeals court shortened her ban on running for public office from five years to 45 months, mostly suspended.
- Her prison sentence was cut from four years to three years, with two years suspended.
- She must wear an electronic ankle bracelet during one year of home detention.
- Le Pen has denied wrongdoing and hopes to run for president again in 2027.
- She has indicated that campaigning while wearing the bracelet could prevent her from running.
- If Le Pen does not run, her party’s president, Jordan Bardella, may become the candidate.
- Le Pen’s final political plans are expected to be announced in a televised interview.
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