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Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
French appeal court upholds Le Pen conviction but clears path for 2027 presidential run with electronic tag condition
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A French appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction but shortened her sentence, removing the immediate ban on running for public office and opening the door for her to stand in the 2027 French presidential election — though she may be required to wear an electronic tag. Le Pen has previously stated she would not run if forced to wear a tag, and has not yet publicly responded to the verdict.
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bskyFrench appeal court upholds Le Pen conviction but clears path for 2027 presidential run with electronic tag conditionbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledFrance is now waiting to see what decision Marine Le Pen makes about her political future, and whether she will run for the French presidency next year.
An appeal court in Paris shortened the sentence for her embezzlement conviction, opening up an avenue for the politician to stand in the 2027 French presidential election.
The French hard-right leader, who previously said she would not run for office if forced to wear a tag, is yet to respond publicly to the verdict.
The French hard-right leader, who previously said she would not run for office if forced to wear a tag, is yet to respond publicly to the verdict.
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