Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, has been sentenced to a five-year ban from public office after being convicted of embezzling EU funds. Along with a four-year prison sentence—two of which may be served under house arrest—she was fined 100,000 euros. Le Pen, who denies any wrongdoing and intends to appeal, faces a significant setback in her aspirations for the 2027 presidential race. Since taking over the party in 2011, she has been working to reshape its image away from its extremist roots.
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far right, has been barred from public office for five years after being convicted of embezzling EU funds.
Ms. Le Pen, an anti-immigrant politician, faces a four-year prison sentence (two years suspended) and a fine of 100,000 euros following her conviction.
Despite her conviction, Le Pen plans to appeal to halt her sentence and maintains her innocence, hoping to salvage her presidential ambitions.
Since taking over the National Rally in 2011, Le Pen has worked to mainstream her party's image by disavowing its far-right roots.
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