Fresh doubt over Marine Le Pen presidential bid as court orders electronic tag
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces uncertainty regarding her 2027 presidential bid after a court upheld her conviction for embezzlement. While her electoral ban was shortened, the court imposed a custodial sentence involving an electronic ankle tag, which may hinder her ability to campaign.
Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse on 7 July 2026 where the guilty verdict was given. Photograph: Raphaël Lafargue/Abaca/Shutterstock Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse on 7 July 2026 where the guilty verdict was given. Photograph: Raphaël Lafargue/Abaca/Shutterstock Marine Le Pen Fresh doubt over Marine Le Pen presidential bid as court orders electronic tag Court shortens electoral ban but custodial sentence could complicate far-right leader’s campaign hopes
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