French appeals court on Tuesday (July 7) upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for elected office, potentially re-opening a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential race.

Le Pen left the court shortly after the ruling without speaking to media.

However, the court ruled Le Pen serve a three-year jail term. Although the court said two years were suspended, it ordered her to wear an electronic ankle tag for one year, making a presidential campaign politically and logistically difficult.

The ruling casts fresh doubt on whether she will seek France's highest office next year.

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French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag

VIDEO SHOWS: FAR-RIGHT LEADER, MARINE LE PEN, LEAVING COURT FOLLOWING VERDICT IN APPEAL TRIAL WITHOUT SPEAKING TO MEDIA

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SHOWS: PARIS, FRANCE (JULY 7, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF FAR-RIGHT LEADER, MARINE LE PEN, LEAVING COURT FOLLOWING VERDICT IN APPEAL TRIAL WITHOUT SPEAKING TO MEDIA