Marine Le Pen is facing a trial that threatens to destabilize French politics as she struggles to maintain her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Accused of misusing over 3 million euros in European Parliament funds, Le Pen claims the trial is politically motivated. If found guilty, she could face an immediate five-year ban from public office. While an acquittal would solidify her popularity, a conviction might end her political career ahead of her final presidential bid. The court's decision is awaited with bated breath, holding the political fate of the RN in balance.
The verdict threatens to upend French politics, with Le Pen, head of the far-right National Rally (RN), a front-runner in polls ahead of the 2027 vote.
Acquittal would boost a far-right leader who has tacked towards the mainstream and transformed the RN into the biggest single party in France's parliament.
Le Pen accuses prosecutors of seeking her 'political death', alleging a plot to keep the RN from power that echoes claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump about his legal woes.
Prosecutors have asked that Le Pen face an immediate five-year ban from public office if found guilty, regardless of any appeal process.
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