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Marine Le Pen allowed to run for office - with electronic tag

The French courts have shortened Marine Le Pen’s ban ⁠on running for elected office after they up...

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17.16 7 Jul 2026


Marine Le Pen allowed to run for office - with electronic tag


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The French courts have shortened Marine Le Pen’s ban ⁠on running for elected office after they upheld her conviction for embezzling European parliament funds. This could potentially open up a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential race.

Joining Ciara to discuss is David Herszenhorn, European Affairs Editor at the Washington Post...


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