تواجه مارين لوبان محاكمة استئناف بعد إدانتها بتهمة اختلاس أموال البرلمان الأوروبي واستخدامها لتمويل حزبها. الحكم الأولي included four years in prison and a fine of 100,000 euros, but the most significant consequence is her ineligibility to run for elections for five years, which could end her political career.
The U.S. is closely following the trial, with reports suggesting potential American intervention through sanctions on French judges.
Internal party dynamics also show a growing preference for Jordan Bardella, the younger leader of the National Rally party, over Le Pen.
