Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, criticized the potential five-year ineligibility ruling against Marine Le Pen, a candidate for the 2027 presidential election. He claimed that the request from prosecutors to impose this penalty, due to alleged misuse of European parliamentary funds, is an unacceptable political maneuver. The Justice Minister, Didier Migaud, emphasized judicial independence while outlining legal standards surrounding public fund misuse. The case prompts debate on electoral disqualifications in France, with a judgment expected in early 2025.