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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Former French Member of European Parliament and former member of the Front National (which changed its name into Rassemblement National) far-right party Fernand Le Rachinel 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul 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

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Rassemblement National's MP Julien Odoul 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of 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. 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