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

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

The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

In Two Days, a Paris Court Decides Who Leads France’s Far Right Into 2027

Marine Le Pen has run for the French presidency three times and lost. On Tuesday, a Paris appeals court will rule on whether an embezzlement conviction bars her from a fourth attempt, forcing National Rally to confront a succession it has avoided naming out loud.

CNN

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· Jul 8, 2026

Le Pen can run for president, but only with an electronic tag

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she intends to run in the 2027 French presidential election, despite an appeals court conviction on charges of misappropriating millions of dollars of public funds. Her sentencing includes a two-year jail term, with an additional year at home with an electronic monitoring tag. Le Pen plans to appeal, which could suspended her sentencing. #cnn #news #france #lepen

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Le Pen says she'll run in France's 2027 presidential race

PARIS — Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right leader for two decades, intends to make her fourth presidential run even after an appellate panel ordered her to wear an electronic-monitoring device when it upheld her conviction for misusing public ...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Court ruling to decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027

Court ruling to decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

France's Marine Le Pen sentenced to house arrest, 2027 presidential bid remains uncertain

Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a ban from public office after a court ruling. This sentence could impact her presidential election bid scheduled for April and May 2027. The case involves allegations of misusing European Parliament funds for fake jobs between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies the charges and claims the party acted in good faith.

World Politics Review

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· Jul 8, 2026

France’s Le Pen Gets a Judicial Reprieve

A French court has eased the way for Marine Le Pen to run in next year's presidential election, but her conviction still leaves major questions hanging over her candidacy. The post France’s Le Pen Gets a Judicial Reprieve appeared first on World Politics Review.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen announces she WILL run for President next year - just hours after being ordered to wear an electronic tag as her embezzlement conviction is upheld

Marine Le Pen announces she WILL run for President next year - just hours after being ordered to wear an electronic tag as her embezzlement conviction is upheld

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

PARIS (AP) -- French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. The decision by the 57-year-old veteran of three presidential races sets up a fourth campaign like no other: potentially seeking votes while subject to monitoring and with a judge possibly deciding how, and for how long, the punishment is applied. Le Pen said she will appeal the ruling to France's highest cou

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

All’s fair in lawfare

On July 7, a Paris appeal court allowed French nationalist Marine Le Pen to run in the 2027 presidential elections. In March 2025, Le Pen, whose National Rally party leads French polls, was convicted of embezzling European Union funds and banned from running for office for five years. The appellate court upheld her conviction but []

French Daily News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen eligible to run for president

Marine Le Pen candidate en 2017 (DR) The RN leader has had her disqualification period reduced to 45 months on appeal, paving the way for a fourth presidential bid. However, she will have to wear an electronic tag for a year. Will she agree to this? L’article Marine Le Pen eligible to run for president est apparu en premier sur FrenchDailyNews.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jul 8, 2026

French Convicted Embezzeler Marine Le Pen Will Run For President

After a Paris Appeals court found her guilty of embezzling the European Parliament, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president next year. Let Pen claims her hands are clean after the conviction a la Trump and said she plans to run no matter what after her election ban is up. Outside of being convicted Politico reports Le Pen is leading the race in the first round of voting for the 2027 election. Le Pen and the National Rally were accused of embezzling nearly 3 million by hiring party staff under fake parliamentary assistant contracts. Far-right candidates love being criminals. read more

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - Marine Le Pen loses her appeal case and is found guilty, upholding the March [...]

JUST IN - Marine Le Pen loses her appeal case and is found guilty, upholding the March 2025 verdict, she is given a fine and 3 years imprisonment, 2 suspended and 1 year with a electronic bracelet.MORE - As 30 of the 45 months are suspended, Le Pen is barred from public office for 15 months, meaning she could still run for presidency in 2027. Le Pen has stated previously that she would not run if she had to wear a tag, as it would prevent her from campaigning properly, as she would need to seek approval for every rally. Le Pen will make a statement later tonight.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/wzi72gky0r/@disclosetv

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027

A Paris appeals court cleared the way Tuesday for popular far-right leader Marine Le Pen to possibly run in the 2027 French presidential election but said she must wear an electronic bracelet, which she has said is a no-go. The verdict declared Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but softened the ban on her holding elected []...Click to read more

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen handed three-year sentence but may remain in contention for 2027 presidential race

It is not yet known whether the deprivation of her right to stand for election deprives her of the right to participate in the presidential election The post Marine Le Pen handed three-year sentence but may remain in contention for 2027 presidential race appeared first on ProtoThema English.

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs

When Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, was convicted last year of embezzlement and barred from running for office, she assailed the courts as an enemy of democracy. A front-runner for the presidency, she said she had been denied the post by judicial fiat rather than voter choice. On Tuesday, judges threw the ball []

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency despite embezzlement conviction

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has said she will run for the presidency in 2027 after a Paris appeals court found her guilty of embezzling public funds and sentenced her to wear a court-ordered electronic tag

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction | AJ #shorts

Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year after an appeals court shortened her election ban. Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and ordered to wear a tracking bracelet and banned from running for office for five years. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction

Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: French appeals court shortens Marine Le Pen's ban from office

The headquarters of France's National Rally party as Marine Le Pen is expected to arrive after an appeals court upheld her conviction, but her ban from holding public office was shortened, potentially reopening a path to a 2027 presidential run. Le Pen was convicted in 2025 of misappropriating more than $4.56 million in EU funds to pay party staff. #lepen #marinelepen #EU #France #verdict #paris #NationalRally #live #Reuters #News Follow our live coverage: https://reut.rs/3R1mvYP

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

French court opens door to Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag

A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election. However, ‌the court also sentenced Le Pen to a three-year jail term: two suspended and one with an electronic ankle tag. This would make a presidential campaign politically and logistically difficult, and casts doubt on whether she will in fact continue to seek...

Le Monde

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen to find out whether she can run for president

A court will rule on Tuesday in Marine Le Pen's appeal trial over alleged misappropriation of European Union funds. Its decision will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election.

Fox News

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· Jul 7, 2026

French court clears path for conservative presidential candidate, but house arrest threatens campaign

Marine Le Pen's embezzlement ban was shortened to allow a 2027 presidential run, but she must wear an ankle monitor that could complicate campaigning.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Le Pen hits campaign trail morning after announcing run

France's far-right supremo Marine Le Pen hit the campaign trail on Wednesday fresh off her announcement she would run for president despite an embezzlement conviction. The post Le Pen hits campaign trail morning after announcing run appeared first on Vanguard News.

JFeed

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· Jul 7, 2026

French Court Shortens Marine Le Pen's Ban, Clearing Legal Path to 2027 Presidential Run, but She May Still Refuse to Run

A Paris appeals court shortened Marine Le Pen's office-holding ban, technically clearing her to run for president in 2027, though an electronic bracelet condition may keep her off the ballot anyway.

The Local France

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· Jul 9, 2026

What's next for France's presidential race after Le Pen legal gamble?

The dominant figure on France's far right, Marine Le Pen, is pressing ahead with a presidential bid despite an embezzlement conviction, in a gamble that could test her appeal among undecided voters.

RTL Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Anticipated decision: France's Le Pen faces pivotal ruling in race for president

A French appeals court is set to rule on whether far-right leader Marine Le Pen can run in next year's presidential election, with the verdict on her ban from public office potentially ending her candidacy and paving the way for Jordan Bardella to lead her party instead.

Associated Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid

Marine Le Pen and other members of her National Rally party were found guilty of using money intended for parliamentary assistants to pay party staff between 2004 and 2016. The lower court sentenced Le Pen to a prison term, suspended pending appeal, and imposed a five-year ban on holding elected office, effectively preventing her from contesting the 2027 presidential election unless the ruling is overturned. She denies any wrongdoing, is appealing the verdict, and remains determined to mount a fourth presidential bid. (AP video produced by Alex Turnbull) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Can Marine Le Pen Save Her 2027 Presidential Bid in Court?

Marine Le Pen has spent more than a decade transforming France’s far right into a major political force, leading the National Rally to unprecedented electoral success. After finishing as runner up in three presidential elections, Le Pen has consistently been viewed as a leading contender for the 2027 race. Her political ambitions, however, were thrown [] The post Can Marine Le Pen Save Her 2027 Presidential Bid in Court? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 7, 2026

Appeal Court Leaves Marine Le Pen’s 2027 Bid Alive, RN Strategy in Limbo

Marine Le Pen remains legally capable of contesting France’s 2027 presidential election after an appeal court upheld her conviction but reduced the immediately enforceable part of her electoral ban. The verdict leaves National Rally weighing whether to stick with Le Pen or turn to Jordan Bardella. The post Appeal Court Leaves Marine Le Pen’s 2027 Bid Alive, RN Strategy in Limbo appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

POLITICO

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· Jul 9, 2026

Brussels gives cows a promotion

Far-right National Rally’s Marine Le Pen has announced she’ll run in the 2027 French presidential election, following Tuesday’s shock court ruling which cleared the way for her to do so. But what does that mean for Europe? On Tuesday, a Paris appeals court upheld Le Pen’s guilty verdict but reduced the amount of time she’s []

The Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for French president in 2027 – but must wear ankle tag

The far-right leader has had her ban from public office reduced

MS NOW

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen’s 2027 bid for French presidency is at stake in Paris court ruling

Le Pen, 57, is appealing a March 2025 conviction that found her and other members of her National Rally party guilty of misusing European Parliament funds. The post Marine Le Pen’s 2027 bid for French presidency is at stake in Paris court ruling appeared first on MS NOW.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

France's Marine Le Pen vows to run for president in 2027

France's hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has confirmed she will run for president in 2027. Ms Le Pen was found guilty of misusing $4.6 million of funds from the European Union in fake job schemes, which disqualified her from running for public office. She recently told French TV she will run and also launch an appeal to the country's highest court against the embezzlement conviction.

Florida Politics

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· Jun 29, 2026

Jay Collins sues to kick James Fishback off ballot in Governor’s race

The Lieutenant Governor says the 31-year-old does not meet a 7-year residency requirement to run. The post Jay Collins sues to kick James Fishback off ballot in Governor’s race appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

ABC News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Le Pen says she won't run in 2027 if ordered to wear an electronic bracelet

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she won’t run for president next year if a Paris appeals court orders her to wear an electronic bracelet

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen to run for French president, court shortens ban

Two years after a conviction for misusing funds, French far right leader Marine Le Pen has an electoral ban shortened, and announced she will run for president.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

French Court Eases Le Pen Election Ban

A French appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing European Union funds but reduced her ban from seeking public office, leaving open the possibility for the far-right leader to contest France’s 2027 presidential election. However, the court also handed Le Pen a three-year prison sentence, with two years suspended and one [] The post French Court Eases Le Pen Election Ban appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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