The highest authority on constitutional matters in France has announced that individuals holding political positions may be disqualified from office upon conviction of a criminal offense. This verdict implies that Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right party, may face a government restriction lasting five years if her party is found guilty in the current embezzlement case.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20250328-top-french-court-rules-political-bans-are-legal-delivering-blow-to-le-pen