French court opens door to possible Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag

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A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds. The ruling allows her to run for office while serving a jail term. She faces a three-year sentence, with one year under an electronic ankle tag. This sentence may make a presidential campaign logistically difficult for Le Pen. Jordan Bardella is poised to become the National Rally candidate if she withdraws.