The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.

The conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzlement may well dash her chances of replacing Emmanuel Macron as French president in 2027, and leaves the far-right party that became the country’s main opposition under her stewardship facing an uncertain future.

The decision of a French court to ban far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election will deepen political chaos in a country that already contends with a hung parliament and an unpopular president.

A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement.

The move raises questions about the practical changes targeted companies may need to implement, given differing approaches between the United States and France.

The Trump administration is pressuring French companies with U.S. government contracts to comply with Executive Order 14173, which bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The move underscores