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EU Fraud Raids Target Former Far‑Right MEP Group and Firms Linked to Le Pen

The European Public Prosecutor's Office carried out coordinated searches to probe alleged misuse of about €4.3 million, a move that could heighten legal uncertainty for Rassemblement National ahead of a July 7 appeal.

Overview

  • European prosecutors coordinated searches in several countries into the former Identidad y Democracia group over suspicions that EU parliamentary funds were improperly used between 2019 and 2024.
  • A European Parliament financial audit flagged about €4.33 million in questioned spending, which triggered the EPPO's inquiry opened in July 2025.
  • Leaked documents and reporting say much of the money flowed to two firms, e‑Politic and Unanime, and that e‑Politic reportedly received more than €2 million from 2019.
  • House and office searches focused on communications providers linked to Rassemblement National, and RN president Jordan Bardella publicly denied any wrongdoing.
  • The probe is cross‑border and ongoing with national anti‑corruption units involved, and the pending July 7 Paris appeals ruling on Marine Le Pen’s eligibility could change RN’s leadership and campaign dynamics before the 2027 presidential race.