French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is under significant legal scrutiny as prosecutors push for a 2-year prison sentence and a 5-year ban from public office in connection to allegations of embezzlement involving European Union funds. The ongoing trial has raised alarms about her potential eligibility to run for the presidency in 2027. Le Pen has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that she did not misuse EU funds. As the trial approaches its conclusion, the implications for her political future remain dire, with prosecutors suggesting that a conviction could bar her from future elections.