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Marine Le Pen Faces Likely Rejection in Appeal Over Local Mandate Loss

The Lille administrative tribunal's rapporteur public recommends upholding the prefectural decree, with a final ruling expected June 4.

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Marine Le Pen mardi 20 mai à l'Assemblée nationale.

Overview

  • Marine Le Pen is appealing the loss of her Pas-de-Calais departmental councillor mandate, which was triggered by her March 31 conviction for embezzling €4.1 million in EU funds.
  • The rapporteur public at the Lille administrative tribunal has advised rejecting her appeal, signaling a likely unfavorable outcome for Le Pen.
  • The provisional execution of her sentence does not affect her position as a député but has ended her eligibility for local mandates.
  • Le Pen has also appealed her criminal conviction, aiming to preserve her political viability ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
  • A final decision on her administrative appeal is scheduled for June 4, marking a critical juncture in her ongoing legal battles.