Prosecutors Aim to Bar Marine Le Pen from Politics Amid Embezzlement Trial
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French prosecutors have requested a five-year political ban and prison time for far-right leader Marine Le Pen, accusing her and her National Rally party of misusing European Parliament funds. This move could jeopardize her 2027 presidential bid. Le Pen and her party deny the allegations, claiming the prosecution aims to exclude her from politics. The case has sparked support for Le Pen from political allies and unexpected figures, highlighting its potential impact on French politics.
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