French prosecutors request 5-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By SYLVIE CORBETFebruary 3, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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French prosecutors have requested a five-year ban from holding elected office for Marine Le Pen, a far-right leader, during her appeal trial in Paris. The trial stems from a March 2025 ruling that found Le Pen guilty of misusing European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016. Prosecutors allege Le Pen led a system to divert EU funds to benefit her party, accusing her of misappropriating public funds. In addition to the ban, they requested one year of house arrest with an electronic bracelet and a 100,000 euro fine. Le Pen acknowledges some aides performed party work while being paid as EU parliamentary aides, calling it a mistake. The appeals court's verdict is expected at a later date, potentially before summer.

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