Marine Le Pen and 24 party officials on trial for suspected embezzlement

A recap of the trial of the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 24 others from National Rally party, including members of the European Parliament and their parliamentary assistants.

The Paris Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict on Monday, March 31. In November, the prosecution requested a sentence for Marine Le Pen that includes five years of ineligibility with provisional execution , which would take effect immediately, even if she appeals, five years in prison, two of which would be mandatory and a fine of 300,000 euros.

The verdict on Monday could have a profound impact on her political career, potentially barring her from running in the 2027 elections.