France's Le Pen on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds DW 09/30/2024
Briefly

Marine Le Pen is accused of participating in a fake jobs scheme that misappropriated EU funds, risking 10 years in prison if convicted.
The RN party argues that the lengthy investigation into Le Pen constitutes 'persecution' and stems from a misunderstanding of assistant roles.
Investigations revealed that many individuals listed as parliamentary assistants could not articulate their responsibilities, raising concerns about the legitimacy of their roles.
Prosecutors allege that lower-level party members were given inflated titles to access EU funds, thereby misusing financial resources meant for legitimate parliamentary work.
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