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Marine Le Pen is back in the presidential race despite a court ordering her to wear an electronic monitor for embezzlement—convicted of misusing EU funds, her party must repay $3.2 million over 11 years. She vows to appeal, claiming it’ll suspend the sentence and spare her the monitor. Opponents may seize on this, but Le Pen turns it into a rallying cry, arguing the court’s leniency lets voters decide. Her ban from office was shortened, and she’s already served part of it, clearing the way to run again—this is her third presidential bid. The court emphasized voter choice and democracy, noting her time served helps restore public trust. Her legal saga echoes Nicolas Sarkozy’s past case, and she’s already rallying her National Rally party, backed by a political dynasty—her father ran multiple times before her. Despite the hurdles, Le Pen is ready to campaign.

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