Summary
- Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in the French far right, is facing trial for allegedly using EU parliamentary funds for party business.
- If found guilty, she could face up to 10 years in prison and a hefty fine, as well as being barred from public office.
- Similar cases of misuse of public funds have been reported in the European Parliament involving other MEPs and parties.
- Transparency International highlights the lack of oversight in MEP expenditures and calls for more accountability.