In a ruling delivered today, Marine Le Pen was found culpable of misusing funds allocated for European Parliament assistants to finance her party instead. The court’s decision could bar her from participating in the presidential election in 2027, pending a potential appeal by Le Pen. Prosecutors have recommended a fine of €300,000 (£250,000) along with a prison term and an automatic five-year disqualification from public office, suggesting that this ban should take effect immediately rather than be delayed.
This case also involved over 20 senior members of her party, all of whom faced similar allegations regarding the hiring of assistants more for party-related affairs than for legitimate parliamentary duties. During her defense, Le Pen adamantly denied any wrongdoing, claiming that she did not partake in any irregular activities.
The details surrounding the verdict were provided in a two-hour reading that began shortly after 10:00 AM local time. The outcome raises critical questions about her political future, especially regarding her aspirations for a potential run in the next presidential election. As news develops, further information regarding her sentence and any immediate consequences will follow.
This case also involved over 20 senior members of her party, all of whom faced similar allegations regarding the hiring of assistants more for party-related affairs than for legitimate parliamentary duties. During her defense, Le Pen adamantly denied any wrongdoing, claiming that she did not partake in any irregular activities.
The details surrounding the verdict were provided in a two-hour reading that began shortly after 10:00 AM local time. The outcome raises critical questions about her political future, especially regarding her aspirations for a potential run in the next presidential election. As news develops, further information regarding her sentence and any immediate consequences will follow.
