Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzlement by a French court, yet the verdict stops short of banning her from seeking the presidency in 2027.
The judge ordered the National Rally leader to wear an electronic monitoring device as part of the sentence, a condition that adds a layer of logistical complexity to any future campaign trail.
The decision resolves a long-standing legal uncertainty that had cast a shadow over the French political landscape.
Le Pen had previously signaled she would withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if the court imposed conditions that would hinder her ability to campaign, specifically citing the prospect of wearing an electronic tag.
The court’s compromise allows her candidacy to proceed while maintaining a form of judicial oversight.
Markets are likely to monitor the political stability implications in France, where the far-right’s electoral prospects have been a key variable for policy uncertainty.