Former French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin expressed concern over the legal requisitions against Marine Le Pen, suggesting that a potential ineligibility ruling would undermine democracy. He emphasized that Le Pen’s political battles should be decided at the ballot box, not by a court, amidst accusations of misconduct stemming from an ongoing trial related to misappropriation of public funds. While Darmanin’s stance contrasts with some government officials advocating for strict adherence to the law, the situation raises significant implications for Le Pen’s political future as she eyes a presidential run in 2027.