The nine-week trial is a critical juncture for Le Pen, expected to be a strong contender in France’s next presidential election in 2027, as a guilty verdict could significantly affect her political career and aspirations
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen walks past the media as she arrives at the court house in Paris, on Sept. 30.French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strongly denied committing any wrongdoing at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds.
Le Pen appeared self-confident and determined in court, stating in a loud voice: “I’m telling you very clearly: I absolutely don’t feel I have committed the slightest irregularity, the slightest illegal move.” Le Pen is to answer questions from the judges until Wednesday over the use of EU money to pay for her bodyguard, her chief of staff and two other party aides.
She detailed at length her vision of the role of MEPs, saying it extended well beyond working at elaborating and voting on EU regulations. She listed numerous examples: promoting their views at the national level, meeting with voters, defining a strategy with other party officials, speaking in the media and attending major events.Le Pen also drew a parallel with France’s lower house of parliament.
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