Paris prosecutors have requested a 2-year prison sentence for Marine Le Pen, along with a 5-year ineligibility period to run for office, due to suspected embezzlement of EU funds. The National Rally party and its officials are accused of misusing funds intended for parliamentary aides. Le Pen denies the accusations and claims the prosecutors aim to prevent her from running in the 2027 presidential election. The trial is ongoing, with a verdict expected later. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)