Le Pen sentenced to 15-month ban from public office in EU embezzlement case

A French appeals court on July 7 upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened ‌her ban ⁠on running for elected office. In theory, this potentially re-opens a path for the ⁠far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential race. But Le Pen is also sentenced to wearing an elect...

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