Figure linked to EU Funds Misuse (Fake Jobs Scandal) APPEAL PENDING
Status: on-trial. Linked to 1 case: EU Funds Misuse (Fake Jobs Scandal) APPEAL PENDING.
Biography
Born: 1968, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Roles: National Rally (RN) party leader, MEP (2004-2017), National Assembly member
Party: National Rally (formerly Front National)
Notable: Three-time presidential candidate, transformed far-right into major political force
Cases Involved
EU Funds Misuse (Fake Jobs Scandal) APPEAL PENDING
Date: 2017-2026 Outcome: Appeal hearing Feb 12, 2026 Charged with misusing European Parliament funds Created fake parliamentary assistant jobs Assistants allegedly worked for party instead of EU duties First trial: Convicted, sentenced (details of sentence TBD) Appeal: Scheduled February 12, 2026 If upheld, could bar her from running for president Financial impact: Several hundred thousand euros misappropriated