In a recent interview, European Parliament lawyer Patrick Maisonneuve expressed concerns over the provisional execution of sentences in the high-profile case against Marine Le Pen and 24 others, who face charges of misusing public funds. The prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence, including two years of immediate imprisonment, which could impact Le Pen’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election. Maisonneuve argues that executing a portion of the sentence before an appeal diminishes its effectiveness, despite acknowledging the prosecutor’s requests as reasonable and expected.