Marine Le Pen faces a 'political death sentence' in her embezzlement trial, with prosecutors seeking a five-year ban from public office, which would prevent her from running in the 2027 presidential election. She and others are accused of misusing EU funds from 2004 to 2016, which they deny. Le Pen claims the trial is politicized and threatens the French government over budget concerns, asserting her innocence and defending her successor, Jordan Bardella. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)