Prosecutors Seek Jail and Office Ban for Marine Le Pen in Embezzlement Case
The Paris prosecutor has recommended a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office for Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, over allegations of embezzling EU funds. Le Pen and 24 others are accused of misusing European Parliament money to pay party staff in France. The trial, which could impact her 2027 presidential bid, follows a decade-long investigation. Le Pen denies any wrongdoing and claims the charges aim to prevent her from running for office.