The conviction of one of the most powerful figures of the European far right for embezzling EU Parliament funds has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond. But Marine Le Pen's case is just one example of transparency problems that have plagued the legislature.

French far-right politician Marine Le Pen and eight other former members of the European Parliament from her party were found guilty of embezzling EU funds. But they were not alone and misuse of money earmarked to pay MEP’s assistants is quite common in the Parliament,

The recent ruling against Marine Le Pen marks a significant turning point in French politics. Following a high-profile corruption case, the Paris Correctional Tribunal has deemed Le Pen ineligible for five years,