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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvie Corbet

French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027 but under a condition she rejects

France Le Pen Trial - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A Paris appeals court cleared the way Tuesday for popular far-right leader Marine Le Pen to possibly run for the French presidency next year 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 office, putting the ball in her court.

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