French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a verdict that could impact her political career and eligibility to run in the next presidential election. Le Pen and her National Rally party are accused of embezzling European Parliament funds. If found guilty, she could be declared ineligible to seek public office and face a prison sentence. The Constitutional Council has ruled that a period of ineligibility with immediate effect is in line with the French Constitution, but the court has the discretion to suspend the ban pending appeal. Le Pen has positioned herself as a candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.