Le Pen retains right to run for French president after Court of Appeal ruling

A French appeals court has reduced the sentence of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, clearing the way for her to run in the 2027 presidential election, Report informs.

The ruling fined her €100,000 and sentenced her to three years in prison, two of which are suspended, and one year must be spent under house arrest with an electronic bracelet.

The court also reduced the ban on participating in elections to less than four years, with the 30-month ban suspended. Thus, Le Pen formally retains the right to run in the 2027 presidential election.

However, the politician previously stated that she would not participate in the presidential campaign if she was required to wear an electronic bracelet. Later today, Le Pen is expected to make a public statement that could clarify her future political plans.