Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally party, was found guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned from running for office, resulting in a relatively small protest by her supporters. Le Pen, convicted of misusing over €4.5 million in EU funds, received a four-year prison sentence (two years suspended) and a fine. She denounced the ruling as politically motivated and plans to appeal, potentially allowing her to run in the 2027 presidential election. The decision sparked both condemnation and concern from various political figures, both domestically and internationally.
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A French court sentenced Marine Le Pen to four years in prison, including two years under house arrest, and a five-year ban from holding public office for embezzling EU funds. The court found Le Pen, the leader of France’s National Rally party and a leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, to be at the heart of a scheme misusing over €3 million in EU funds. Le Pen plans to appeal the verdict, but the ban remains in effect pending the appeal, potentially eliminating her from the presidential race. This ruling, which has drawn international reactions, is considered a major setback for Le Pen and her party.
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A Paris court found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding political office and a four-year prison sentence (two years suspended). The court levied a €100,000 fine on Le Pen and a €2 million fine on her National Rally party. Le Pen, the leading candidate for the 2027 presidential election, denounced the ruling as politically motivated and plans to appeal. The decision sparked immediate controversy and protests from Le Pen’s supporters and allies abroad, notably including US President Trump.
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A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling €7 million in EU funds to pay National Rally party staff, resulting in a five-year ban from holding public office. This verdict significantly impacts Le Pen’s 2027 presidential ambitions, as she was a leading contender. The case involved accusations of a “fake jobs scam,” which Le Pen and her co-defendants denied throughout a nine-week trial. While the political ramifications for Le Pen and her party remain uncertain, the ruling has sparked debate regarding judicial overreach in French politics.
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