Le Pen, EU and France
French far-right leader Le Pen stands trial over alleged misuse of EU funds
Marine Le Pen, the leading figure of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, went on trial on Monday accused of misappropriating EU funds and said she was confident she would prove she did nothing wrong.
France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial on Monday, accused of embezzling European Parliament funds, in a case that has the potential to derail her political ambitions.
France's Marine Le Pen goes on trial over EU embezzlement charges
The anti-immigration politician could receive a decade in prison and a fine of up to €1 million if found guilty.
Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse
Marine Le Pen, long-time leader of France’s far-right National Rally and presidential hopeful, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of misusing European parliamentary funds.
Trial of Le Pen in France Complicates Far-Right Leader’s Move to Mainstream
The threat of conviction comes at a crucial juncture for the far-right leader, whose party has gained unprecedented sway over France’s new government.
Le Pen goes on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds in case that could derail her career
The leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) party, Ms Le Pen is accused of using EU funds to pay Brussels-hired staff for work which was unrelated to their business in the EU, which is not permitted under EU regulations.
French Far-right Chief Le Pen In High-stakes Embezzlement Trial
French far-right presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen and a slew of fellow National Rally (RN) chiefs face trial from Monday over allegations they embezzled money from the European Parliament with fake jobs.
France's Le Pen on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds
The far-right leader is accused of partaking in a fake jobs scheme that misappropriated European Union funds. She risks 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Marine Le Pen Faces Trial Over Alleged Misuse of EU Funds
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