Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, is on trial in Paris for misusing European parliamentary funds, along with over 20 party members. They are accused of hiring assistants for party work instead of parliamentary duties. If convicted, Le Pen could face fines, imprisonment, and a ban from running for office for up to 10 years. She denies wrongdoing, while her party claims to prove no embezzlement occurred. The trial, lasting nearly two months, follows allegations of fake jobs dating back to 2015. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)