Marine Le Pen Awaits Verdict That Could Reshape French Politics

The Paris tribunal will decide Monday whether to impose ineligibility and prison sentences in a €7 million EU funds misuse case.

Marine Le Pen could face five years of ineligibility with immediate execution, five years of prison (two firm), and a €300,000 fine if convicted.
Prosecutors allege systematic misuse of €7 million in EU funds meant for parliamentary assistants to finance the RN's activities.
Le Pen has dismissed the likelihood of an immediate ineligibility sentence, calling it 'profoundly undemocratic' and vowing to appeal if convicted.
The Rassemblement National has no clear contingency plan for the 2027 presidential election, though Jordan Bardella is seen as a possible successor.
The case has reignited debates on judicial impartiality and its role in shaping democratic norms, with significant political and public attention on the outcome.