Here’s a look at the election ban on France’s far-right Le Pen and the legal issues

PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denounced as “a democratic scandal” the court ruling that placed a five-year ban on her seeking public office for embezzling European Union funds. The Paris court says it would be undemocratic to allow a convicted official to run for president.

Monday’s decision takes effect immediately and could bar Le Pen from participating in France’s next presidential election in 2027.

The Paris appeals court said Tuesday that three appeals have been filed so far over the verdict...