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The Guardian
Fresh doubts over Marine Le Pen's presidential bid as court orders electronic tag
Marine Le Pen's bid for the 2027 French presidential election is uncertain after her conviction for embezzling European parliament funds was upheld, leading to a three-year jail sentence with one year under house arrest and an electronic ankle tag. Although her ban on running was shortened to 15 months, the electronic monitoring could hinder her campaign activities, and her decision to run depends on the restrictions of the monitoring system. The court found her responsible for orchestrating a large-scale embezzlement scheme between 2004 and 2016, with penalties including a fine and a potential impact on her political future.
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