French prosecutors seek five-year ban from office for Marine Le Pen

French prosecutors have requested that Marine Le Pen be declared ineligible to hold public office for five years. The request was made during an appeal trial related to the alleged misuse of European Parliament funds by her party's assistants.

Le Pen, who is widely seen as a candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, would not face an immediate ban if the request is granted. The court's final ruling is still pending.