French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on trial for alleged illegal party funding, with prosecutors requesting a five-year prison sentence and a five-year political office ban. Accused of misusing European Parliament funds to pay party aides, Le Pen denounced the prosecution as an attempt to undermine her National Rally party. The case involves Le Pen and 24 other defendants, with the trial expected to continue until November 27. Despite the legal challenges, the National Rally remains a significant force in the French National Assembly.