Vatican Appeal Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal - Vatican

Vatican Appeal Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal - Vatican

The appeal trial concerning the management of Holy See funds over the London property deal begins at the Vatican Tribunal on September 22, 2025 at the Vatican. The initial trial ended with the conviction of ten defendants for crimes ranging from fraud to corruption, among others. The original trial opened in 2021 with its main focus on the London luxury property. Prosecutors alleged brokers and Vatican monsignors fleeced the Holy See of tens of millions of euros in fees and commissions to acquire the property, then extorted the Holy See for 15 million euros to cede control of it. The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving powerful Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, sentenced by the Vatican City court of first instance to five years and six months in prison. At the center is the purchase of a building in a fashionable district of London, a transaction which ended in a loss of at least 139 million euro. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vatican Appeal Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal - Vatican

Vatican Appeal Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal - Vatican

The appeal trial concerning the management of Holy See funds over the London property deal begins at the Vatican Tribunal on September 22, 2025 at the Vatican. The initial trial ended with the conviction of ten defendants for crimes ranging from fraud to corruption, among others. The original trial opened in 2021 with its main focus on the London luxury property. Prosecutors alleged brokers and Vatican monsignors fleeced the Holy See of tens of millions of euros in fees and commissions to acquire the property, then extorted the Holy See for 15 million euros to cede control of it. The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving powerful Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, sentenced by the Vatican City court of first instance to five years and six months in prison. At the center is the purchase of a building in a fashionable district of London, a transaction which ended in a loss of at least 139 million euro. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vatican Appeal Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal - Vatican

Vatican Appeal Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal - Vatican

The appeal trial concerning the management of Holy See funds over the London property deal begins at the Vatican Tribunal on September 22, 2025 at the Vatican. The initial trial ended with the conviction of ten defendants for crimes ranging from fraud to corruption, among others. The original trial opened in 2021 with its main focus on the London luxury property. Prosecutors alleged brokers and Vatican monsignors fleeced the Holy See of tens of millions of euros in fees and commissions to acquire the property, then extorted the Holy See for 15 million euros to cede control of it. The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving powerful Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, sentenced by the Vatican City court of first instance to five years and six months in prison. At the center is the purchase of a building in a fashionable district of London, a transaction which ended in a loss of at least 139 million euro. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Ambiance lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Marion Maréchal lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vaauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Marion Marechal during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vaauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Marion Maréchal et Eric Ciotti lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vaauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Marion Marechal and Eric Ciotti during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vaauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally in Support of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Marion Maréchal lors d’un rassemblement de soutien à Marine Le Pen suite à sa condamnation en première instance d’inéligibilité, place Vaauban à Paris, le 6 avril 2025. Le Rassemblement national a organisé un rassemblement politique contre la décision de justice qui a condamné Marine Le Pen et d’autres responsables du RN à l’inéligibilité. - Marion Marechal during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vaauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Marion Marechal during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vaauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Marion Marechal during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vaauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Rally In Support Of Marine Le Pen - Paris

Atmosphere during a rally in support of Marine Le Pen following her first-instance sentence of ineligibility, at the Place Vauban in Paris, on April 6, 2025. The National Rally organized a political rally against the court ruling that condemned Marine Le Pen and other RN officials to ineligibility. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gerard Pique At Super Copa Trial - Madrid

Gerard Pique At Super Copa Trial - Madrid

The former FC Barcelona footballer and businessman Gerard Piqué leaves after testifying at the Court of First Instance and Instruction Number 4 of Majadahonda, on March 14, 2025, in Majadahonda, Madrid (Spain). The judge is investigating him for alleged irregularities in the transfer of the Spanish men's soccer 'Super Cup' to Saudi Arabia. A day before, he has provided 15 invoices issued by Kosmos to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAAF) for a total amount of 12 million euros to prove the contractual relationship. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM