INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
convicted her of embezzling European Union funds.The ruling bars her from holding public office for five years, effectively excluding her
intended for parliamentary assistants working on EU-related tasks but were instead diverted to pay party staff engaged in domestic political
involvement.Marine Le Pen Convicted of Embezzlement, Barred from Office in Political Earthquake
At 56, she has been a dominant figure for over a decade, reaching the final round of presidential elections in 2017 and 2022.Her party has
gained momentum recently, winning 89 seats in the National Assembly in 2022 and topping the European Parliament elections in 2024
However, the ban on holding office remains effective unless overturned by a higher court.This legal battle could stretch over years, leaving
her political future uncertain
The verdict has sparked polarized reactions across France and Europe
French political landscape ahead of the next presidential election
this seismic event, the case underscores critical questions about governance, accountability, and the intersection of law and politics in
