news Cbc World 2026-07-07

French Court Allows Marine Le Pen to Run for President with Ankle Monitor

A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban from office. This theoretically allows her to contest the 2027 presidential election, though she must wear an ankle monitor.

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