The court concluded that Marin Le Pen could not run for future elections, but it is not yet clear, what time this ban will operate.
The Paris court identified nine Euro’s nine representatives from the National Association Party, including its leader Marin Le Pen, who guilty the losses of state funds in the case of a fictional employment of the European Parliament’s assistants. This was reported by Le Figaro on Monday, March 31.
“12 assistants who occurred in the case of them were also found guilty of receiving the stolen. The court estimated the total losses of 2.9 million euros, forcing the European Parliament” responsible for people who really worked for the party, “the report said.
In this regard, Le Monde made it clear that Le Pen was banned for five years. This decision begins immediately, without waiting for an appeal. Thus, he will not be able to assign his candidacy for the upcoming French President’s election in 2027, where he is considered one of the favorites.
As you know, on September 30, 2024, a Paris court began in the case of the launch of the European Parliament from the head of the Ultra Party, the National Association Marin Le Pen through the fictional employment of Euroduts’ assistants.
A belief in these charges threatens a 10-year imprisonment and a 5-year prohibition on handling elected positions.
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