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Le Pen Rules Out 2027 Bid if Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor

Prosecutors seek a four-year term with a €100,000 fine, a request that could result in electronic tagging.

Overview

  • Marine Le Pen said on BFMTV she will not campaign for president if the appeals court orders her to wear an electronic tag.
  • Prosecutors have asked for a four-year sentence, with three years suspended, which in practice could translate into house arrest with monitoring.
  • The Paris appeals court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on July 7, following a five-week trial that concluded earlier this month.
  • Le Pen, who denies misusing European Parliament funds, says legal uncertainty is delaying National Rally’s campaign launch.
  • She has indicated Jordan Bardella would be the National Rally candidate if she is barred or constrained by a court order.