
The National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, faces trial following accusations of embezzlement of European public funds. The case concerns the financing of European parliamentary assistants, suspected in reality of working for the party. Among the 27 people targeted by the Paris prosecutor’s office, we find important figures from the National Rally, such as Marine Le Pen and her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen. The penalties incurred if convicted are up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to one million euros. This affair raises questions about the use of European public funds and the integrity of political parties. It remains to be seen whether a trial will take place and what the consequences will be for the National Rally. Increased transparency and strengthened control mechanisms are necessary to avoid such scandals in the future.