Marine Le Pen Faces Trial for Alleged Misuse of EU Funds

The far-right leader is accused of embezzling European funds to support her party, risking her political future.

Marine Le Pen and 27 National Rally officials are on trial for allegedly misappropriating EU funds meant for parliamentary assistants.
The European Parliament seeks €2.7 million in compensation for financial and reputational damages.
If found guilty, Le Pen could face a jail sentence, a fine of up to €1 million, and a ban from public office for up to 10 years.
Le Pen denies the charges and compares her situation to Donald Trump's legal battles, hoping to galvanize her supporters.
The trial, expected to last until November 27, comes as Le Pen is a frontrunner for the 2027 French presidential election.