A Glimmer of Hope in European Politics? Marine Le Pen's sentencing for misusing EU funds may seem like a minor victory for transparency, but its implications run far deeper than a 15 month ban from public office.
The French appeals court's decision to shorten her sentence has sparked debate about the consequences for Le Pen's presidential ambitions.
The case sets an important precedent for accountability within the European Union, which has struggled to hold its own leaders accountable for their actions.