French political scene might change: Le Pen's future hangs on court decision

A Paris court case about EU funds mis-use could change French politics next spring. The verdict might stop **Marine Le Pen** from running in the next presidential race

November 27 2024 , 09:57 AM  •  2231 views

French political scene might change: Le Pen's future hangs on court decision

The final stage of Marine Le Penʼs legal battle in Paris is here - defense team makes its last statements about EU money problems (which happened back in early-2010s). The high-stakes trial could re-shape French political landscape.

Next spring‚ judges will decide if the far-right leader broke rules: this choice might stop her from being part of any government jobs. The timing is super-important because the next big election is coming up in 2027‚ when Emmanuel Macron cant run anymore; so its making everyone think about who will lead France next

The whole thing is about money from EU Parliament - thats what prosecutors say she used wrong. The case has been going on since mid-fall‚ and now its final part is happening with lawyers doing their best to protect Le Pens interests; but nobody knows what judges will decide in a few months