Marine Le Pen's political future is uncertain as she faces an appeals trial in Paris. The trial may impact her party's plans to shift France's direction with anti-immigration and nationalist policies. Le Pen is set to answer questions starting Tuesday to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds. She received a five-year ban from holding office and two years of house arrest with an electronic bracelet. If cleared, she could run in the 2027 presidential race. Otherwise her protégé Jordan Bardella may step in. Le Pen denies wrongdoing and argues the work done by aides was justified.
