The case centered around accusations that Le Pen and over 20 senior party officials misused parliamentary assistants funded by the European Parliament to instead handle party matters. During her trial last year, Le Pen maintained her innocence, claiming there were no irregularities in her actions. The verdict was read out after 10:00 AM local time and is anticipated to take up to two hours to conclude. Further updates on this breaking news story will be provided as details emerge. Follow @PulseWireNews for real-time updates and live discussions surrounding this case.
Marine Le Pen Convicted of Misappropriating EU Funds
Marine Le Pen Convicted of Misappropriating EU Funds
Marine Le Pen faces a potential ban from the 2027 presidential election following her conviction for embezzling European funds.
In a significant ruling, France's Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of misappropriating European Union funds to support the far-right National Rally (RN) party. This conviction poses a serious threat to her political career, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential election. The court has yet to announce her sentence, but prosecutors recommended a punishment that includes not only a €300,000 fine but also a five-year ineligibility from public office—starting immediately, rather than being suspended pending an appeal that Le Pen is expected to file.
