Le Pen says she won't run in 2027 if court orders electronic bracelet

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Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French far-right, stated that she will not run for president next year if an appeals court in Paris orders her to wear an electronic monitoring device. Le Pen is currently facing charges related to the dissemination of violent images on social media in 2015.

Why it matters

Le Pen's potential candidacy in the 2027 French presidential election is a closely watched political event, as she has been a major figure in French politics for over a decade. Her decision not to run if ordered to wear an electronic bracelet could have significant implications for the election and the future of the far-right in France.

The details

Le Pen is currently facing charges related to the dissemination of violent images on social media in 2015. If an appeals court in Paris orders her to wear an electronic monitoring device as a condition of her release, she says she will not run for president in 2027.

• Le Pen made the statement on February 26, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The appeals court in Paris is expected to rule on whether to order Le Pen to wear an electronic monitoring device in the coming months.