A French court ruled against Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, for misappropriating EU funds intended for parliamentary assistants, potentially barring her from future elections. The ruling finds that Le Pen misused around $3.25 million meant for staff salaries. Facing a possible 10-year prison term and a five-year ban from public office, Le Pen claims the verdict is a politically motivated assault on her leadership. This ruling casts uncertainty on her potential candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, complicating her political future as she maintains her innocence.
Le Pen could face up to 10 years in prison for misappropriating EU funds, a ruling that risks ending her political career and candidacy.
Le Pen argues the ruling against her constitutes a political attack aimed at preventing her and her movement from participating in elections.
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