Le Pen to Address Candidacy After Court Ruling Modifies Ban

Marine Le Pen is expected to announce tonight whether she will run for the French presidency, following a court decision that technically keeps the door open for her candidacy. The long-time leader of the National Rally party, who has run for president three times before, faces a complex legal situation.

On Tuesday, an appeals court upheld her conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds. However, it replaced an immediate five-year ban on running for office with a shorter measure, leaving her eligible to compete. The court also imposed a one-year house arrest sentence.

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Le Pen has previously indicated that she would not seek the presidency if she had to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, a condition of her house arrest, arguing a presidential candidate needs complete freedom of movement. The specific terms of her house arrest, including any travel allowances for campaigning, are yet to be determined.

Her lawyer described the court's decision as a "good start." The public will await her 8 p.m. address on TF1 to learn if she will proceed with her presidential ambitions despite the legal constraints. If Le Pen withdraws, her 30-year-old successor, Jordan Bardella, is considered a potential replacement.

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