French Prosecutors Seek Renewed Ban on Le Pen's Presidential CandidacyTue 3rd Feb, 2026French prosecutors have reiterated their demand for a renewed ban on Marine Le Pen's eligibility to stand as a candidate, as her appeal continues in a high-profile legal case involving the Rassemblement National (RN) party. During the appeal session, the prosecution addressed the court, calling for a comprehensive affirmation of criminal responsibility for Le Pen and her co-defendants. Throughout the appeal, Le Pen and her ten co-defendants maintained their innocence, arguing that any irregularities stemmed from organizational shortcomings rather than intentional wrongdoing. Previous Sentencing and Election ImplicationsIn an earlier ruling, Le Pen was sentenced to four years imprisonment--two years suspended and two years to be served under electronic monitoring. Should the appellate court uphold the initial sentence, Le Pen would be unable to participate in the next presidential election.

Source: The Munich Eye February 03, 2026 23:56 UTC