A French appeals court upheld the embezzlement conviction of Marine Le Pen, a former presidential candidate, on July 7, 2026. The court reduced her sentence to three years, with two years suspended and one year of house arrest. This ruling allows Le Pen to run for president in 2027, although she must wear an ankle monitor during her house arrest. The Paris Criminal Court had previously convicted Le Pen and others from her National Rally party for misusing EU funds intended for political aides. Le Pen denies any wrongdoing, claiming the situation was a mistake rather than a scheme. The court found that approximately €2.8 million was misappropriated, which must be repaid. Le Pen expressed concerns about her ability to campaign effectively while under house arrest, stating that it would hinder her candidacy. Following the ruling, she met with party officials to discuss future strategies and is expected to address the public soon.
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French Court Reduces Sentence for Marine Le Pen, Allows Presidential Candidacy
Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction was upheld by a French appeals court, but her sentence was reduced, allowing her to run for president in 2027 while serving house arrest. The court found that she and others misused EU funds, ordering them to repay €2.8 million. Le Pen has expressed doubts about her ability to campaign effectively under the conditions of her sentence.
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French court clears path for conservative presidential candidate, but house arrest threatens campaign
French Court Reduces Sentence for Marine Le Pen, Allows Presidential Candidacy