The judge indicated that this ineligibility could take effect immediately and might not be delayed during the expected appeals process that Le Pen plans to initiate if convicted. Alternatively, the judges have the option to impose a shorter ineligibility period, which could still allow her a chance to run in 2027. The court trial also implicated over 20 other senior officials from her party, who similarly mismanaged assistants that were officially funded by the European Parliament but worked for the RN. Le Pen has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the proceedings.
The court session that began the reading of the verdict is set to unfold over the next two hours, as updates on the decision continue to emerge, capturing significant public interest and scrutiny. As developments in this case materialize, the ramifications for both Le Pen's career and the French political landscape remain to be seen.
The court session that began the reading of the verdict is set to unfold over the next two hours, as updates on the decision continue to emerge, capturing significant public interest and scrutiny. As developments in this case materialize, the ramifications for both Le Pen's career and the French political landscape remain to be seen.
