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News in English (USA) / 07.07.2026 / 17:00

French Court Allows Marine Le Pen to Run for President Under Controversial Conditions

A French court has cleared the way for Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, to run in the presidential election but has imposed a controversial condition requiring her to wear an electronic tag. While the court upheld her previous conviction, the ruling allows her to participate in the upcoming election despite her rejection of the ankle monitor. As the political landscape shifts, this decision could have significant implications for her 2027 presidential ambitions and the broader far-right movement in France.
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