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EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to France's Bardella
France 24 ^ | May 7, 2026

Posted on 05/12/2026 9:19:20 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

An anti-corruption association accused the RN of using European funds to train its members, including Bardella, to address the media during the 2022 French presidential election campaign.

The complaint, filed in Paris last December by anti-graft association AC!!Anti-Corruption, was forwarded by the National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) for assessment.

"Following a preliminary review, an investigation has been opened on suspicion of fraud," said the source.

Bardella's mentor, Marine Le Pen, is seeking to overturn a court ruling that convicted her of embezzlement in 2025 and could derail her presidential bid next year.

If an appeals court in July bars the 57-year-old from public office over an alleged fake jobs scam in the European Parliament, Bardella, 30, is expected to run in her place.

Contacted by AFP, a spokesman for the Luxembourg-based EPPO said it did not "comment on ongoing investigations".

(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...


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