French prosecutors ask appeal court to keep ban on Marine Le Pen running for office
State prosecutors ask appeals judges to uphold Marine Le Pen's five-year election ban, seek a four-year sentence (one year served) and a €100,000 fine.
Le Pen is serving an electoral ban but still eyes presidential route
Marine Le Pen is banned from holding public office for five years after conviction, while her party explores legal and political routes to enable a 2027 presidential bid.
