The National Rally leader is found guilty in an embezzlement case and banned from running for public office for five years. She receives a four-year jail sentence, with two years suspended, although she is not expected to serve any jail time. Follow live reaction here.
Key points
Le Pen is barred from running for French elections for five years due to embezzlement. She is sentenced to prison but unlikely to serve any time. Criticism of the ruling has arisen from various right-wing politicians.
Le Pen accuses the ruling of being political
Marine Le Pen expresses her indignation about the court's decision, claiming it is a political move to hinder her from running in the next presidential election in 2027.
Support from political allies
Several right-wing politicians voice their support for Le Pen, condemning the ruling as an attack on democracy and a manipulation of judicial decision-making.
Le Pen's legal strategy going forward
Le Pen's lawyer states their intent to appeal and expedite the appeal process to challenge the ruling before the next election.
