French court upholds Le Pen’s conviction but shortens ban on running for office
- Posted on July 7, 2026
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French court upholds Le Pen’s conviction but shortens ban on running for office
A French appeals court has upheld a conviction on far-right leader Marine Le Pen for misusing EU funds but shortened a ban on her running for elected office, opening the door for her to stand in next year’s presidential election.