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

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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Marie-Christine Arnautu, Former Member of the European Parliament 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Vice-President and Mayor of Perpignan Louis Aliot 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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'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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

and Rassemblement National's MP Bruno Bilde President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Bruno Bilde at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Marine Le Pen at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Marine Le Pen at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Marine Le Pen at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Marine Le Pen at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Louis Aliot, Mayor of Perpignan at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Louis Aliot, Mayor of Perpignan at Paris courthouse during 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 on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Appeal Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s Officials on Suspicion of Embezzlement of European Public Funds - Paris

Marine Le Pen at Paris courthouse during 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