French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party are on trial, accused of embezzling European Parliament funds.
Le Pen denies any wrongdoing, claiming that no rules were violated. The trial, which could last two months, comes at a critical time as Le Pen remains a key political figure and potential successor to President Emmanuel Macron. The case could significantly impact her political future, especially as she has worked to rebrand herself as a mainstream politician.
The outcome of the trial is being closely watched both in France and across Europe.
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France’s Le Pen and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial on Monday, accused of embezzling European Parliament funds, in a case that has the potential to derail her political ambitions.
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France’s Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial accused of embezzling European Parliament funds.
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Le Pen and Her Party Go on Trial in France on E.U. Embezzlement Charges
Marine Le Pen and others are accused of using European funds for unrelated party expenses. The trial, expected to last two months, comes as her National Rally has gained more political sway.
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