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flag Marine Le Pen faces trial over EU fund misuse; conviction could block her 2027 presidential run.

flag Marine Le Pen is facing a pivotal appeals trial in Paris over allegations she misused EU funds from 2004 to 2016, which could bar her from running in the 2027 French presidential election. flag Accused of diverting money meant for parliamentary aides to pay party staff, including her personal assistant and bodyguard, she was previously sentenced to five years’ ineligibility, two years of house arrest, and a suspended sentence. flag The National Rally and 11 officials are accused of violating EU rules. flag Le Pen denies intentional fraud, claiming the hiring practices were legitimate and EU rules were unclear. flag If disqualified, her protégé Jordan Bardella is expected to take her place. flag The outcome may reshape France’s political future.

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