Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 15, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds - Paris AJ

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 15, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European parliament's lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve leaving at Paris courthouse after the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arriving at Paris courthouse before the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris on January 13, 2026. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve speaks at the Paris Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris, September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arrives at the Paris Court of Appeal before the start of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial, in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris on September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

Hearing to Set the Date for Marine Le Pen's Appeal Trial - Paris

European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve arrives at the Paris Court of Appeal before the start of the hearing to set the date for Marine Le Pen's appeal trial, in a case involving the misappropriation of European funds, in Paris on September 8, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM