France's far-right National Rally (RN) faces a major trial in Paris for embezzling millions of euros in European funds. Twenty-seven members, including Marine Le Pen and her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, are charged with serious offenses that could jeopardize Le Pen's potential 2027 presidential run. The investigation began in 2015, following alerts about fraudulent fund use. The European Parliament is involved as a civil party seeking compensation for damages. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)