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Le Pen was convicted in the case involving the misappropriation of European Parliament funds. Eight MEPs from the National Rally party and 12 parliamentary assistants were convicted along with her. The court stated that the overall damage reached €2.9 million.
Nonetheless, as Le Monde highlights, it is highly probable that Le Pen will challenge the ruling. The newspaper reported that she departed the courtroom prior to the verdict being announced, without addressing the cameras positioned at the exit. The leader of the National Rally parliamentary group has rejected the accusations.
The prosecution claims that Le Pen employed four “imaginary” assistants during her time as an MEP from 2004 to 2017, according to the newspaper. The prosecution asserts that they were genuinely employed by the National Rally and handled responsibilities linked to party administration, instead of engaging in activities pertaining to the European Parliament, from which they obtained financial support. The court ruled to impose a €2 million penalty on the National Rally.
source: lemonde.fr
Nonetheless, as Le Monde highlights, it is highly probable that Le Pen will challenge the ruling. The newspaper reported that she departed the courtroom prior to the verdict being announced, without addressing the cameras positioned at the exit. The leader of the National Rally parliamentary group has rejected the accusations.
The prosecution claims that Le Pen employed four “imaginary” assistants during her time as an MEP from 2004 to 2017, according to the newspaper. The prosecution asserts that they were genuinely employed by the National Rally and handled responsibilities linked to party administration, instead of engaging in activities pertaining to the European Parliament, from which they obtained financial support. The court ruled to impose a €2 million penalty on the National Rally.
source: lemonde.fr
