A French court rules Marine Le Pen is not eligible to run in next year’s presidential election, upholding a five-year ban from holding public office. The decision follows a legal challenge in which the far-right leader sought to overturn the prohibition. According to the reporting, the court’s ruling means she remains barred from presenting herself as a candidate for the presidency during the upcoming election period. The court’s action is framed as maintaining the existing eligibility restrictions rather than restoring her right to stand for office. The outcome affects her plans for the 2027 presidential race and confirms that the ban continues to apply for the remainder of its term. The reports describe the case as centered on whether the penalty could be lifted or modified through the appeal process, with the court ultimately rejecting her request. The ruling therefore preserves the status quo on her political eligibility while the broader legal and political environment around her leadership continues.