Overview

• 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.