Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag

A French appeals court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her sentence, allowing her to run in the 2027 presidential election. She must now decide whether to accept a one-year electronic tag sentence or pass her candidacy to Jordan Bardella.
Image source, Getty Images By Paul Kirby , Europe digital editor and Laura Gozzi Published 1 hour ago The Paris appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her sentence, clearing the path for her to run in the April 2027 French presidential election.
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