A Le Pen conviction over fake EU jobs could affect far-right support, researcher says

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen went on trial this Monday on charges of embezzling European Parliament money, in a case that could jeopardize her presidential ambitions. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Olivier Costa, Research Professor at Sciences Po University. He says it will be very difficult for Le Pen to make her case and that a conviction could have a serious impact on support for the National Rally from more moderate voters.



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