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Coverage dated September 29, 2024

Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

Headline from The Republic

PARIS (AP) — The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and other officials from the French far-right party National Rally go on trial Monday over accusations of embezzling European Union funds. The case has the potential to derail her political ambitions.

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  1. The Republic

    Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse (opens The Republic)

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    PARIS (AP) — The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and other officials from the French far-right party National Rally go on trial Monday over accusations of embezzling European Union funds. The case has the potential to derail her political ambitions.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as trial over embezzled EU funds begins (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, her National Rally party and two dozen others are accused of embezzling European Parliament funds.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    PARIS (AP) — The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and other officials from the French far-right party National Rally go on trial Monday over accusations of embezzling European Union funds. The case has the potential to derail her political ambitions.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    France's Le Pen on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The far-right leader is accused of partaking in a fake jobs scheme that misappropriated European Union funds. She risks 10 years in prison if convicted.

  5. Al Jazeera

    France’s Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds abuse (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The long-running case threatens to scupper any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027.

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