Marine Le Pen's Assistant Faces Scrutiny in RN Funds Misuse Trial

Catherine Griset defends her role amid allegations of improper use of EU funds while working closely with Marine Le Pen.

Catherine Griset, a long-time aide to Marine Le Pen, is on trial for allegedly misusing EU funds during her tenure as a parliamentary assistant.
Griset claims she worked solely for Marine Le Pen and not for the National Rally (RN) party, despite being paid as a parliamentary assistant.
The court questioned Griset's minimal presence in Brussels, as records show she spent only 12 hours at the European Parliament over several years.
Marine Le Pen, also on trial, argued that her assistants were shared among party members, defending the legitimacy of their roles.
The trial has highlighted discrepancies in the roles and responsibilities of Le Pen's assistants, with Griset struggling to justify her activities.