Prosecutors search European Parliament offices of far-right Patriots bloc in graft probe
Summary
European Union prosecutors searched the offices of the far-right Patriots group in the European Parliament as part of an investigation into misuse of EU funds by their predecessor, the Identity and Democracy group. The probe concerns alleged improper spending of about €4.3 million between 2019 and 2024 by the former group, which included members from several far-right parties such as Marine Le Pen's National Rally.Key Facts
- EU prosecutors searched Patriots group offices in Brussels and Strasbourg on October 21, 2026.
- The search is linked to an ongoing investigation into the former far-right group Identity and Democracy (ID), dissolved in 2024.
- The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) oversees the probe into possible misuse of European funds.
- ID included far-right parties such as France’s National Rally, Italy’s League, and Germany’s Alternative for Germany.
- The investigation follows reports that ID improperly spent €4.3 million between 2019 and 2024.
- Much of this money allegedly went to an adviser of Marine Le Pen and his wife.
- Patriotic for Europe, the successor group, said it has no legal continuity with ID and claims it is not part of the investigation.
- EPPO has kept details limited to protect the investigation’s progress.
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