France’s Marine Le Pen must wear ankle tag after appeal ruling | Courts News
French Court Upholds Le Pen’s Conviction, Reduces Ban on Public Office
A French appeals court upheld the conviction of Marine Le Pen for misusing European Parliament funds, a ruling that has significant implications for her political future. However, the court reduced her ban on seeking public office, thereby leaving a narrow pathway open for her to run in the 2027 presidential election.
In addition to the conviction, which was initially handed down in 2022, the court mandated that Le Pen wear an electronic ankle tag as part of her sentencing.
This ruling follows a series of legal challenges faced by the leader of the National Rally party, as she navigates a complex landscape of political and legal hurdles ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
The decision was published on July 7, 2026, and adds another chapter to Le Pen’s ongoing legal battles while maintaining her contentious role in French politics.