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Verdict expected in French far right leader Le Pen's embezzlement trial
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen reacts at the National Assembly before French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers his general policy speech meant to outline his top priorities, January 14, 2025 in Paris

FRANCE’S far right leader Marine Le Pen has described tomorrow’s expected verdict in her embezzlement trial as her possible “political death.”

The outcome of the trial could derail Ms Le Pen’s plans to run in the next presidential election set for 2027.

A judge is set to rule on whether Ms Le Pen and her National Rally party embezzled European Parliament funds. 

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