Marine Le Pen and 12 Others File Appeals Following RN Convictions for Misappropriation of EU Funds

The appeals come after convictions for misuse of €4 million in European Parliament funds, with Le Pen facing prison time and ineligibility.

Marine Le Pen, the RN party, and 12 others have formally appealed their convictions within the legal deadline that expired on April 10, 2025.
Le Pen was sentenced to four years of prison, including two under electronic monitoring, and five years of immediate ineligibility, which she is contesting.
The RN party itself, as a legal entity, is appealing its conviction, alongside prominent figures such as Louis Aliot and Julien Odoul.
The case centers on allegations that €4 million in EU funds were misappropriated between 2004 and 2016 to pay party employees.
The appeals set the stage for a new legal phase, with proceedings expected to continue into 2026, potentially influencing France's political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential race.