Marine Le Pen Sentenced to Four Years in Prison, Banned from 2027 Presidential Race

Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally (RN), has been sentenced to four years in prison, with two years to be served under house arrest with an ankle monitor. A French court handed down the ruling following an investigation into the misuse of public funds.

In addition to her prison sentence, Le Pen has been banned from running in the 2027 presidential election, where she was widely considered the frontrunner, according to recent opinion polls. The decision marks a significant shift in France’s political landscape, as Le Pen was seen as the main challenger to the centrist establishment following President Emmanuel Macron’s final term.

The ruling is expected to spark controversy and political turmoil, with Le Pen’s supporters likely to challenge the verdict. Her party, the National Rally, has not yet announced its response or potential alternative candidates for the upcoming election.

Le Pen has the option to appeal the decision, but for now, her political future remains uncertain.